Payroll Processor - Cooper

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company • Tupelo, MS

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About The Position

As a Payroll Processor, you are responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll preparation by reviewing and validating employee timecard data prior to submission for processing. This role partners closely with HR, Plant Managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with payroll regulations. The position plays a critical role in maintaining data accuracy, supporting employee inquiries, and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. This role ensures payroll accuracy by validating timekeeping data and preventing errors before submission, supports compliance with payroll regulations, including FLSA requirements, plays a key role in delivering a positive employee experience through timely and accurate pay, and acts as a liaison between HR, operations, and payroll teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma; Associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with timekeeping systems and payroll-related processes.
• Knowledge of HR processes, payroll regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate timecard reports, correct missed punches, and ensure accurate time reporting in partnership with plant managers.
• Process payroll-related adjustments including PTO, leave of absence, disability pay, and incentive payments.
• Audit payroll outputs to identify discrepancies or compliance issues and proactively resolve them.
• Partner with HR to address payroll inquiries, provide records, and support employee-related matters.
• Ensure proper escalation and routing of payroll, benefits, or employee relations issues.
• Communicate payroll corrections and updates clearly to relevant stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED