Payroll Specialist

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Your role at Clorox:As a payroll specialist, you will have the opportunity of ensuring the accurate and timely payment of 8500 employees, performing a variety of payroll functions in Workday, UKG Pro and timekeeping system. Duties will include preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and review of payroll reports to resolve issues, producing calculations, and processing of pay data items as bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, time and labor issues, and final pay.

In this role, you will:

  • ​Audit, research, analyze and reconcile new hire information that has interfaced from Workday into UKG Pro and Time & Attendance.
  • Be the main point of contact for 5-10 Clorox plant locations. 
  • Assist managers and plant payroll processors with timekeeping and adjustments.
  • Process off cycle payroll related transactions, including missed payments, terminations and leave of absence 
  • Complete wage adjustments, including W2c’s and repayments, with accuracy and within requested timeline 
  • Audit and review payroll reports, pre and post close for accuracy and verifying all adjustments 
  • Develop, maintain and update standard operation procedures and job aids 
  • Responsible for ensuring appropriate approvals and processes are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls 
  • Find opportunities for process improvements or automation and drive the implementation of solution.
  • Work with approximately 20 FEINS and 40 states for 2500 non-production and 4000 production employees on a biweekly payroll cycle.
  • Assist in responding to Verification of Employment information
  • Support the Unemployment Process 
  • Handle general inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and time and attendance
  • Respond to payroll related issues and inquiries 
  • Special projects as assigned 

What we look for:

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of payroll experience producing calculations, and processing of pay data items 
  • Relevant multi-state Payroll Laws (i.e. FLSA), Payroll Tax regulations.
  • Experience with processing a mid to large size company payroll  
  • Intermediate experience in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, if-statements, pivot tables) 

Skills

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet challenges and deadlines effectively when handling challenging demands  
  • Strong customer focus, driving a positive end user experience for Clorox employees 
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with strong attention to detail 
  • Strong research and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve sophisticated issues 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to get along with internal/external partners and all staff levels    
  • Strong ability to work with confidential employee information   
  • Efficient in handling confidential business matters and information with discretion.

Education

  • BSc and related experience

Workplace type:This role is opened both options: work onsite three days a week for candidates who are located near from any of our facilities or remote.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience, and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $62,500 – $111,300

–Zone B: $57,300 – $102,000

–Zone C: $52,100 – $92,700

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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