Sr HR Payroll Part Time Specialist

Novus International, Inc. • , MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As relentless advocates for intelligent nutrition, NOVUS delivers advanced technology, rooted in scientific research, designed to help animals reach their full potential. Driven by our passion for science and our intrinsic innovation, we work alongside animal producers and owners around the globe to help create a world where we feed solutions instead of treating problems.

Expect to be inspired, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact in the world of animal nutrition globally by joining colleagues in over 80 countries, devoted to transforming the animal nutrition industry. NOVUS is Made of More. More science. More insight. More inspiration. It’s called intelligent nutrition, and It’s how we show the world what we’re made of.

Are you ready to show the world what you’re made of?

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable training in Payroll and 4+ years of Payroll Processing experience.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in UKG
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll processing and compliance
• Experience partnering with outsourced payroll vendors
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential payroll data
• Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UKG Workforce Management (WFM)
• Exposure to Canadian payroll processing and compliance
• Experience in global or multi-entity environments
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll integrations
• Experience driving payroll process improvements

Responsibilities

• Execute semi‑monthly payroll in UKG for approximately 232 employees across three US pay groups and one Canadian pay group (approximately 230 employees in the US and 2 in Canada).
• Validate earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes
• Perform pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure accuracy
• Manage off-cycle and special payments (bonuses, corrections, terminations)
• Administer payroll garnishments, levies, and other statutory deductions in compliance with regulations
• Act as primary liaison with payroll vendors (Sability, UKG), supporting payroll operations
• Coordinate issue resolution and manage escalations
• Validate vendor outputs against internal payroll data and expectations
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian payroll regulations
• Review and respond to payroll tax notices and agency correspondence, coordinating with UKG and internal partners as needed.
• Conduct payroll tax filings and year-end activities (W-2s, T4s)
• Support internal and external audits and maintain payroll documentation
• Maintain payroll data integrity within UKG
• Partner with HR/HRIS on employee lifecycle changes impacting payroll (hires, terminations, compensation changes, deductions)
• Support minor payroll system configuration improvements
• Serve as payroll SME for HR, Finance, and employees
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries with accuracy and timeliness
• Partner with Finance on journal entries, G/L reconciliations, and reporting
• Identify gaps in payroll processes and ownership
• Recommend practical improvements within the current operating model (Sability vs. UKG managed services)
• Support the evaluation of the future payroll operating model

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation
• Locally selected benefits in every country where we operate
• Hybrid Work Model
• Comprehensive Well-Being programs to support physical, mental, and emotional health

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level