Payroll Associate
Job Number: 7492
External Description:
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC and refrigeration. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About This Role
The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for managing the payroll processes for all hourly employees within the Indianapolis manufacturing plant. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with the Union contract and labor laws, and maintaining payroll records.
Key Responsibilities:
Process payroll for hourly employees, ensuring accuracy in timekeeping, and deductions.
Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in status.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
Perform reconciliation of payroll.
Assist in the preparation of payroll-related reports and audits as needed.
Assist with off cycle payroll runs for the facility.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, benefits and research/resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee information and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain data on payroll metrics to drive improvement in payroll processing.
Stay current on payroll regulations and best practices to recommend process improvements.
Perform other payroll-related duties as may be assigned.
Able to work at least one split shift per week to assist with any 2nd shift payroll questions.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of experience in hourly payroll processing
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Payroll processing experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of Kronos or a related timekeeping program
Proficient with Microsoft Office products particularly Excel
Familiarity with labor laws and regulations related to payroll
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Job Number: 30172270
Community / Marketing Title: Payroll Associate
Location_formattedLocationLong: Indiana, US