Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

About the Role

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for a Payroll Specialist, Human Resources, (Senior Representative, Payroll) role to join our Global Human Resources organization. This role will be onsite at Amana, IA, Racine, WI or Tulsa, OK. In this role you will support payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing face-to-face support for local inquiries, applying local policies and practices, support time and attendance processes and delivering local training to supervisors on the system for timesheet maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Compiling necessary time and attendance data from Whirlpool's automated timekeeping system in order to perform bi-weekly payroll
• Performing data audit checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of required payroll information
• Collaborate with other support functions to ensure adjustments and deductions are submitted for payroll
• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with employee records and payroll information with a high degree of quality and accuracy
• Support local payroll administration, including inquiry and issue support for case management requests
• Knowledge of local HR policies and procedures impacting payroll
• Prioritize competing requests while ensuring payroll deadlines are met
• Participate in activities as needed (i.e. system testing, KPI's, reporting, special project support, SOX audits, etc.)
• Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation while championing continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience in Payroll, Timekeeping or Data Entry

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or actively working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google suite (mail, sheets, docs)
• Experience with automated timekeeping systems (Kronos/UKG)
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
• Strong communications skills – verbal, active listening, written
• Experience working in a union environment
• Able to enforce compliance requirements
• Be well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills
• Ability to prioritize with varied timelines and be results oriented
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency

What We Offer

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes, and more
• Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required)

Benefits

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service