Payroll Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Location: Duluth, GA

About the role:

WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for a Payroll Specialist to join our team in Duluth, GA. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of WEG's payroll for the US and Canada. This role will provide excellent customer service to employees, managers and supervisors. You will work closely with the Human Resources team and other internal stakeholders to ensure that all payroll-related processes and procedures are followed and in compliance with Federal, State and Local laws.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accurately calculate and process payroll, including taxes, employee benefits, garnishments, sick leave, and other payroll deductions for an employee population of over 350 employees.

• Maintain payroll records and ensure all data is entered into the payroll system.

• Ensure legal compliance for federal, state and local laws is maintained.

• Provide excellent customer service by answering payroll-related questions from employees and managers.

• Investigate issues, provide solutions and take necessary actions to bring issues to resolution.

• Keep up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations.

• Ensure accuracy of PTO accruals and balances.

• Partner with the HR team to ensure employee records are up-to-date and accurate and in compliance with ISO guidelines.

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and other third-party vendors.

• Support headcount reporting on a monthly basis.

• Participate in ad hoc and special projects to improve payroll processes.

Education:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field preferred

• Participation in the APA (American Payroll Association) and CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation preferred.

Knowledge / training:

• Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local labor laws as they relate to payroll processes.

• Ability to process payroll within UKG and/or Workday systems.

• Knowledge of payroll garnishment and employee benefit deduction processes.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a Payroll Specialist position, supporting a population of 350+ employees.

• Extensive work experience with payroll software, specifically with UKG and/or Workday.

• Experience with Canadian payroll preferred.

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position. Must be authorized to work in the United States. WEG does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.