Payroll Specialist

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

About The Position

Wolfspeed is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing and audits, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The role also maintains payroll processing calendars and supports a positive employee experience through responsive payroll service. The specialist serves as the Kronos administrator, overseeing timekeeping operations, system configuration, user access, troubleshooting, audits, and ongoing maintenance. The position also administers Kronos and Workday integrations, maintains payroll documentation and employee communications, and partners with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to improve payroll operations and controls. The role includes training and supporting managers and employees on payroll and timekeeping processes.

Requirements

Four-year degree in HR, Business, Finance, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field; a high school diploma or GED with applicable experience will also be considered.
At least 1 year of experience in an HR role, such as HR Generalist, Payroll Specialist, or Solutions Specialist.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and data analysis.
Exceptional people skills, including conflict resolution, coaching, and negotiation abilities.
Strong listening skills and experience building personal skills and knowledge.
Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to occasionally shift work schedule to accommodate meetings, trainings, or other night-shift events, including working onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

Support payroll processing activities and audits, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery, compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and maintenance of payroll processing calendars.
Process and audit transactions including timecards, payroll reports, garnishments, terminations, leave payments, pay adjustments, manual payments, EIB uploads, and year-end payroll activities.
Investigate, resolve, and respond to payroll inquiries, paycheck issues, wage verifications, and employee cases, partnering with internal teams to meet service level commitments.
Serve as the Kronos administrator, overseeing timekeeping operations, system configuration, user access management, troubleshooting, compliance audits, and maintenance of timeclocks, schedules, accruals, and employee records.
Perform payroll and Kronos audits, including timekeeping compliance reviews, access reviews, license audits, accrual validations, and reporting.
Maintain and administer Kronos and Workday integrations, including project codes, organizational changes, employee updates, system testing, and correction of interface or transaction exceptions.
Develop and maintain payroll knowledge articles, work instructions, employee communications, and process documentation.
Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders on projects and initiatives to improve payroll operations, strengthen controls, and enhance the employee experience.
Train and support managers and employees on payroll and timekeeping processes, systems, and best practices.
Perform additional duties or assignments as designated by management.