Payroll Specialist

Savencia • New York, NY

23d

About The Position

Savencia is an international, family-based and independent food group infused with strong corporate values and a vocation: “Leading the way to better food”. With more than 26,000 employees in 38 countries, Savencia develops innovative products of high quality that are mainly commercialized in Retail and Food Service. Groupe SAVENCIA consists of two entities: SAVENCIA Fromage & Dairy, a major player in processing milk and the world’s #5 cheese manufacturer with strong brands, and SAVENCIA Gourmet, an international player in Premium Food Service, also presents in retailing and shops and specialized in sweet gastronomy / chocolate, charcuterie and seafood brands.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Proficiency in checking timesheet accuracy.
• Experience in maintaining and updating employee records.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, taxes, and garnishments.
• Experience in reconciling payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Ability to generate payroll reports, budgets, and ad hoc reports.
• Strong communication skills to answer employee questions.
• Experience preparing payroll reports for financial and 401K audits.
• Experience generating and communicating benefit reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including adjustments for raises, bonuses, and commission.
• Check timesheets for accuracy and communicate with managers and HR Director as needed.
• Maintain and update employee records, including new hires, terminations, deductions, benefits, salary changes, bonus pay, overtime, retro pay, and tax withholdings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding payroll, taxes, and garnishments.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies. Reconcile benefit-related accounts.
• Generate payroll reports, budgets, and ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• Answer employee questions regarding pay, deductions, and tax forms.
• Prepare payroll reports for audits (financial & 401K audit).
• Generate and communicate Benefit reports to Benefit Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed