The Sr. Payroll Specialistis responsible for all aspects of supporting and assisting operations in obtaining information for payroll processing/production, verifying totals, responding to and resolving questions and problems members of operation may have.

Essential Functions:

• Compile and input payroll data for headquarters exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Analyze, prepare, and input, audit payroll data for all hourly personnel.
• Use automated system to produce accurate and timely payroll.
• Facilitate management and employee understanding of payroll procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal wage and hour laws.
• Solve problems concerning payroll, answer inquiries, and enforce payroll policies.
• Respond to wage garnishment information requests.
• Assist with compiling and preparing payroll tax reports, unemployment tax reports and, various other payroll-related reports.
• File and prepare personnel records for storage annually and assist with processing and dispersing W-2 forms annually.
• Assist in administering social security and employment eligibility verification for all employees.
• Compile wage increase and child labor reports each pay period.
• Responsible for processing all company-wide FMLA requests.
• Responsible for processing all tuition reimbursement applications.
• Responsible for submitting proper documentation for unemployment claims.
• Back-up to benefits department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' payroll experience.
• Strong communication, analytical abilities, organization skills, meet deadlines and general knowledge of AS400, Adobe applications, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes.
• Multi-location/multi-state experience
• Manufacturing experience a plus

Work Environment:

• General Office Setting

*Newly Weds Foods* | 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Chicago IL 60631
(773) 489-7000 | nwfnorthamerica@newlywedsfoods.com