Payroll Specialist

Willert Home Products is a leading manufacturing company specializing in the production of high-quality yet cost-effective consumer products. With a commitment to innovation, efficiency, and excellence, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry. We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our team.

Position Overview:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for a union manufacturing workforce. This role ensures compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable regulations while maintaining payroll records, deductions, timekeeping, and employee pay information. The position works closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and union representatives to resolve payroll issues and support employees. This position reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll for two union-represented and two non-union employee groups.
• Review timekeeping, overtime, shift premiums, and other payroll adjustments.
• Apply wage rates, deductions, and other requirements outlined in collective bargaining agreements
• Update point and credits for hourly personnel in accordance with union contracts or internal policy
• Ensure payroll files are preserved according to legal requirements
• Process payroll-related benefits, union dues, garnishments, and other deductions
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee questions
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, Operations, and union representatives as needed
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits and reconciliations
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information
• Stay current on payroll procedures, company policies, and applicable requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree preferred
• 3 or more years of payroll experience required, union payroll experience preferred
• Experience with attendance system preferred
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of payroll and tax laws
• Math aptitude for calculating points/credits as part of absenteeism policy
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Positive and professional attitude
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment