Payroll Coordinator I

Shift: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables

• Experience with Kronos/UKG Workforce Central or similar time and attendance systems

• Tech-savvy with strong data entry and analytical skills

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and reliable

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

We are seeking a Payroll/Timekeeper to join our team during a plant start-up. This position is responsible for ensuring all employee time and attendance records are accurately recorded within the Kronos system to ensure employees are paid appropriately and on time.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and have a strong understanding of timekeeping and payroll procedures. They should be able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams and time zones.

• Input, update, and maintain employee time and attendance data in the timekeeping system

• Verify timesheet accuracy and resolve discrepancies

• Ensure compliance with all timekeeping/payroll policies, procedures, and applicable laws

• Coordinate with management and HR to maintain accurate employee data

• Communicate with employees and management regarding time/payroll issues and obtain weekly time approvals

• Collaborate with payroll operations to resolve discrepancies within payroll deadlines

• Generate reports detailing hours worked, overtime, and related data

• Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and departmental initiatives

• Support end-to-end timekeeping operations

• Maintain documentation of relevant processes

• Recognize, classify, and protect confidential data

• Support department efficiency and standardization initiatives in a team-based environment

• Experience with time and attendance systems

• Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping procedures and laws

• Strong attention to detail and ability to process large amounts of data

• Ability to relate data to business implications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across different time zones and cultures

• Bachelors Degree preferred

• Experience with Kronos/UKG Workforce Central or Pro Workforce Management systems

• Customer service experience is a plus but not required