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It's more than a job

As a finance professional at Kuehne+Nagel, your work includes managing budgets, strategic planning, and overseeing financial operations. You also help make ordinary and special moments possible for people around the world. Because your financial diligence allows your colleagues across the company to stay focused on the core of their work, whether it's getting vital healthcare products to those who need them or fresh fruit to children playing in the park. Finance work at Kuehne+Nagel, means more than we imagine.

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How you create impact

The National Payroll Specialist reports directly to the National Payroll Manager and maintains business continuity in the absence of the National Payroll Manager. The Payroll Specialist will provide input and support on team building, process improvements, system integrations/implementations, and document procedures for internal controls. The position will conduct internal audits periodically of various payroll areas and document recommendations for improvements and guidance. The Payroll Specialist is extremely detail-oriented, possesses strong leadership skills and significant knowledge of payroll administration including state and Federal regulations.

+ Ensure timely and precise processing of weekly and semi-monthly multi-state payrolls

+ Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations, reducing risk and ensuring legal integrity

+ Provide direction and support to HR teams and employees to resolve time reporting and pay issues

+ Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure appropriate data workflow

+ Assist with preparing data for internal and external audit requests

+ Calculate and communicate salary overpayments and corrections effectively, resolving issues and updating payroll system as needed

+ Provide responsive support for payroll inquiries fostering trust and satisfaction among employees

+ Assist manager with preparation and facilitation of year-end activities between HRIS, HR, Benefits and Payroll to ensure continued operations when transitioning calendar years

+ Update employee records to provide for garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders, as well as tax adjustments

+ Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance

+ Maintain data accuracy across platforms ensuring seamless payroll and HR operations

+ Special assignments as needed

What we would like you to bring

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree

+ Knowledge of UKG Pro payroll processing and payroll concepts preferred

+ PayrollOrg Certification is a plus

+ 5 years of full cycle, multi-state payroll processing experience

+ 2 years supervisory experience preferred

+ Proficiency in employment tax is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

+ Knowledge and understanding of Payroll concepts and pay based calculations

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, state and local regulations

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, as well as the ability to multi-task

+ Strong customer service skills and ability to resolve issues independently

+ Strong decision-making, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills to resolve problems

+ Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) skills

+ Ability to collaborate and provide information to both internal and external customers

+ Ability to work in team setting and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups

+ Ability to become a subject matter expeert in payroll process, and efficiencies

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The target base salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $117,300. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI- TD1

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.