Payroll Specialist

Company
Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc.
Job Description
Payroll Specialist
Join a Team Where Accuracy Makes an Impact
Mitsubishi Chemical America is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our Corporate Payroll team. In this role, you'll help ensure employees across multiple businesses are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
This position offers the opportunity to work with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and employees throughout the organization. If you're passionate about payroll, enjoy solving problems, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Payroll Specialist, you'll be responsible for processing bi-weekly payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Beyond payroll processing, you'll play an important role in supporting reporting, audits, employee inquiries, and continuous process improvements.
Responsibilities Include
Process full-cycle, multi-state payroll using Workday Payroll
Ensure payroll transactions are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations
Maintain payroll records and process salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and other employee transactions
Manage payroll-related deductions, including garnishments and tax administration through ADP SmartCompliance
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, labor reports, 401(k), workers' compensation, and audit reporting
Create and maintain payroll reports within ADP
Assist with payroll accounting, general ledger reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities
Research and resolve payroll questions from employees, managers, and HR partners
Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting to support payroll operations and improve processes
Stay current on payroll regulations and industry best practices
Required Qualifications
What We're Looking For
High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
Experience with Workday Payroll
Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, payroll reporting, and payroll analytics
Experience processing payroll from start to finish with a high degree of accuracy
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) highly preferred
Experience using payroll systems and timekeeping platforms
Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Strong communication and customer service skills
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who:
Takes ownership and accountability for their work
Enjoys solving payroll and compliance challenges
Delivers exceptional customer service to employees and business partners
Builds strong relationships across HR, Finance, and Accounting
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive information
Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
The salary range for this position is $72,300 - $90,400.00. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Work arrangement
Yes