Payroll Specialist

Location: Hershey, PA

Department: Finance

Summary of Role:

The Payroll Specialist at  manages the complete payroll process for U.S. Salty Plants (hourly personnel), working closely with plants to ensure payments are timely and accurate. This role works strategically with Legal, Finance, HR, and other departments on day-to-day activities, and other strategic projects and initiatives as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for US Salty Plants hourly employees, while keeping compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for payroll and tax processes.
2. Monitor time evaluation of salty plants and timesheets, and update for payroll employee profiles as needed.
3. Collaborate with internal and external auditors  for audits of payroll, and provide information and reporting of payroll information
4. Support payroll optimization, standardization, and training with plant payroll specialists.
5. Partner with IS & business for system enhancements and corrections for automated and accurate payroll processing.
6. Provide support to complex payroll inquiries to employees and management

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge on garnishments, taxation, and regulations for US & CA (desired)
2. Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
3. Strong knowledge of HRIS (SAP HRP, SF, ServiceNow)
4. Customer service and conflict resolution

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Education –

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field, with consideration to the right candidate with a combination of experience, certifications, and demonstrated knowledge.

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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
 
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