Payroll Operations Specialist I

EnerSys Delaware Inc. • Muhlenberg Township, PA

23h

About The Position

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
 Job PurposeThe primary focus of this position is to support payroll operations for U.S. employees. The Payroll Operations Specialist I will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role will also utilize SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) , ADP and UKG Time & Attendance systems, while partnering with HR and Finance teams to maintain data integrity and enhance payroll processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR at least 5 years of relevant payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years of end‑to‑end payroll processing experience.
• Strong experience working with payroll systems, including troubleshooting and processing.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) or UKG (Workforce Ready/Dimensions/Payroll).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations (wage & hour, tax withholding, garnishments, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP cloud application is highly desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of ADP Payroll, Kronos Time & Attendance and SAP Employee Central Payroll

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Load pay files, process mass employee changes, and submit payroll for approval. Review payroll previews and final reports for accuracy; perform quarterly reporting checks. Coordinate updates with payroll vendor and collaborate with HR Teams on system changes and testing. Conduct routine audits of SAP ECP and UKG/Kronos systems to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Employee & HR Support: Serve as the initial point of contact for local HR Business Partners and employees regarding payroll inquiries. Provide guidance on payroll policies, pay schedules, and timekeeping issues.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Validate and reconcile data between SAP ECP, ADP, LiNK, and UKG systems. Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate and analyze payroll and time reports from SAP ECP, UKG/Kronos, ADP, and LiNK based on business needs. Support compliance reporting, audits, ad hoc reporting requests, and state-requested reporting.
• Support compliance configuration with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Supporting year-end tasks, including W-2 preparation, reconciliations, and corrections
• Serve as the central point of contact for Wage Garnishments and partner with the third-party vendor to ensure timely delivery and compliance.
• Payroll Processes Documentation: Update current payroll process documentation and keep processes updated
• Additional Duties as Assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level