Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity:

The Payroll Specialist will process hourly and salaried payrolls for the US employee populations.  Pay frequencies include weekly, bi-weekly, semimonthly, monthly, and special incentive payrolls assigned to multiple companies and in multiple states/provinces.

 

This role will be located at 3950 Shackleford Rd, Duluth, GA, and is required to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week. 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees.Process all payroll transactions and prepare file loads for hourly and salaried payrolls.Key direct deposit, tax, and deductions into the system for processing.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.Resolve customer service issues and problems using their individual expertise in payroll policies and laws.Respond to questions from employees and resolve discrepancies.Serve as the subject matter expert for US payroll-related issues.Maintain payroll records and databases.Follow all defined payroll SOX controls as defined in the payroll narrative.Provide analysis or work on projects assigned by their manager.Maintain time and attendance systems to ensure accurate data for payroll processing and reporting.Complete daily and weekly time analysis on each location.  Launches export of information out of WFS for each current pay period.  Analyze/research each variance to ensure that all hours are accurate.  Works with the location to update/change the time accordingly. Update and maintain employee information.Pull payroll times files and load/submit into PeopleSoft.Adheres to departmental and organizational schedules and deadlines for payroll.Ensures compliance with policies and procedures, contracts, and state and federal laws.

What you need to succeed: 

A CPP or FPC designation is highly preferred.Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related fieldUnion payroll experience would be helpful3-5 years of full-cycle payroll administration work experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentExperience with multi-state payroll taxes, including California, Ohio, and PennsylvaniaKnowledge of payroll practices and HRIS systems, including PeopleSoftMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all employee levels across multiple business units and functional areas.

 

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.