Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Human Resources Department-Associate Benefits Section

Overview: Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. was America’s first zero-landfill automotive manufacturing company and is the safest vehicle manufacturer in the country. SIA is a 4.4 million square foot facility with 6400+ associates and is growing. The automotive manufacturing plant houses both production and administration offices. The SIA facility is a fully-integrated automotive OEM, meaning that our manufacturing process begins with sheet metal and ends with a high-quality vehicle – all under one roof. Subaru’s customer base has proven to be highly resilient during economic downturns and, this brand loyalty has led to our plant’s continuous and aggressive growth since its 1989 inception.

Overview of the Position: The Payroll Specialist is accountable for the payroll and timekeeping administration systems, ensuring accurate reporting of pay data, participating in project-based assignments and serves as subject matter expert for payroll and timekeeping.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as a liaison between the company and payroll vendor.
• Reviews vendor invoices, resolving disputes, and reporting on fees and costs.
• Performs regular audits to ensure payroll and timekeeping accuracy.
• Assists with payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Partners with outside vendors and internal customers and business units to ensure accurate data submission to payroll system.
• Manages end of year W2 process.
• Creates and manages payroll documents; Collects and analyzes pay and timekeeping data to assist with pay strategy.
• Develops training and educates leaders throughout SIA regarding pay policies and timekeeping procedures; communicates all payroll and timekeeping updates as needed.
• Manages ADP Workforce Manager timekeeping system.
• Participates in process improvement projects.
• Maintains Associate confidence by keeping payroll information confidential.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, or related field with 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with ADP, SuccessFactors or similar system.
• Certified Payroll Professional certification.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.