Payroll Specialist

About the role

MOBIS North America electrified Powertrain LLC (MNAe) is a Tier 1 supplier of BSA and PE systems, vital parts for electric vehicle production, based on state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing technology related to battery system assembly. The HR and Business Administration team at Hyundai Mobis North America is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the team in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The ideal candidate is a detail‑driven payroll professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely results. In this role you will oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations, ensure data integrity across multiple systems, and support key departments with critical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manages the payroll cycle workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed and reconciled.
• Completes accurate calculations in Excel files.
• Processes timely and accurate weekly, bi‑weekly payroll and monthly expatriate payroll.
• Performs entry of personal master data into the HRIS, including wages, tax withholdings, and direct deposit bank information.
• Maintains employee payroll records.
• Verifies timesheets and clock data, confirming alignment with policies and processing rules.
• Creates and analyzes attendance audit reports to identify and correct payroll before processing.
• Provides customized reports to Headquarters, Finance, and Production departments as requested.
• Performs accounting reconciliations, processes returned funds, and manages ACH rejects.
• Supports new hires in completing required state and federal forms as needed.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
• Operates within defined corporate policies and procedures, exercising judgment appropriate to the level of responsibility; may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing.
• Knowledge of state and federal payroll laws and deadline requirements.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal management skills.
• Ability to process payroll via standard operating systems.
• Ability to manage time and projects to ensure completion of payroll and reporting requirements efficiently and accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP and time‑keeping best practices.
• 2+ years of HR Generalist or Specialist experience.