Payroll Specialist

ASR Group•Belle Glade, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Crystals Corporation is a fully integrated cane sugar company. Florida Crystals regeneratively farms sugarcane and rice in South Florida, where it owns two sugar mills, a sugar refinery, a packaging and distribution center, Florida's only rice mill, a compost facility, and one of the largest renewable power plants of its kind in the U.S., which uses sugarcane fiber to generate eco-friendly energy that powers its sugar operations. Florida Crystals owns one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified® farms in the U.S. and its Florida Crystals® products are the only ROC™ sugar grown and milled sugar in the country. Florida Crystals owns ASR Group International, Inc., a holding company that conducts operations through its subsidiaries. The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. Florida Crystals is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. Learn more at www.FloridaCrystalsCorp.com . OVERVIEW The Payroll Specialist will independently handle a wide range of administrative and payroll related tasks must be exceedingly well organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting multi site-wide team of diverse people and programs. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and computer skills with ability to interact with staff (at all levels) in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. This role also requires the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations while being proactive, resourceful, and efficient and maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity in dealing with sensitive information. The payroll Analyst works closely with HR and Finance to maintain efficient and compliant payroll operations.

Requirements

2+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards
Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting Finance, or related field preferred
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

Administers weekly hourly union and non-union employee payroll via Kronos, Simple Farm and SAP
Verify employee hours and schedules.
Add and manage pay codes in Kronos time and attendance system relating to Paid Leaves, Short Term Disability, FMLA, etc.
Update and send forms to corporate payroll department for processing.
Pay out vacation, bonus, incentives, short pays and pay advances
Administer rate increases and shift differentials
Prepare payroll reports for management and auditing purposes
Respond to employees inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and tax withholding
Promptly address employee questions, providing clear and accurate information to resolve concerns efficiently in a professional and courteous manner
Expense reimbursement to employees for out-of-pocket purchases for safety equipment
Performs testing in Kronos timekeeping and attendance system
Perform other administrative duties as needed
Process Employment Verifications forms
Maintain deductions
Collaborate with others department on other payroll functions, including but not limited to benefits, deductions, and reporting.
Able to work weekends and holidays, as needed
Maintain payroll records electronically
Maintain inventory of payroll related supplies
Other duties as assigned by HR Manager