Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist at EssilorLuxottica, you will be a key member of the North America Payroll Team, responsible for processing payroll in a high-volume, multi-state environment. You will ensure accurate and timely payrolls while maintaining strict confidentiality and providing exceptional customer service.

• Process, balance, and transmit payrolls for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly disbursements for 40,000+ employees across the US and Canada.
• Handle new hires, wage assignments, relocations, expatriate compensation, bonuses, commissions, direct deposits, and terminations.
• Ensure automated timekeeping hours are processed and balanced.
• Calculate and create out-of-sequence pay entries for corrections.
• Manage tax and GL processes for accurate reporting and troubleshoot errors.
• Interact with various departments and assist with payroll, tax, and benefit reconciliations and audits.
• Create, track, and resolve service requests with third-party payroll providers.
• Support training needs for incoming payroll staff.
• Address inquiries from internal employees, stakeholders, or regulatory agencies.
• Stay informed of payroll and HR policies and procedures.
• Run employee pay detail reports as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and perform general clerical duties related to payroll.

• Associate's degree in Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of payroll experience required.
• Experience with ADP’s GlobalView or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word at an advanced level.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Trustworthiness with confidential information.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Willingness to accept and drive change.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.