Job Description

As a member of the Global Workforce Operations team, the Payroll & Process Specialist is responsible for executing primarily on Payroll, Data & Reporting, and other HR services, applying an in-depth understanding of relevant systems, processes and policies. This role requires emphasis on data integrity and analysis to support key HR decisions. Identify and resolve operational issues and support process improvement. The Payroll & Process Specialist will assist with reconciling third party systems against internal HR systems. The position will ensure the integrity of the employee data which resides in the payroll, PeopleSoft and other systems.

This is a hybrid role and requires 1 day per week (Tuesday) to be in our Painesville, OH location. Hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Day-to-day operation of payroll related tasks, working closely with Avery Dennison’s outsourced payroll partner(s), ensuring quality inputs and outputs

Support local HR, managers and employees with payroll and HR processes

Research routine payroll and timekeeping issues. Provide resolution to payroll team, HR, and department leadership

Drive increased productivity and compliance through process improvements, standardization and simplification with external partners and businesses

Partnering with Finance and ensuring that payments (salaries, statutory and third-party) are executed accurately and within the required timeframes.

Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness and quality to ensure compliance with relevant legal and Avery Dennison policy requirements

Develop effective collaborations through strong interpersonal skills and proactive communication

Provide ad-hoc operational support for assigned processes

Ensures efficiency of the technology in the support of employee transaction processes

Handles internal and external audit work and maintains compliance with Sarbanes Oxley controls where applicable

Ensures payroll and associated processed are delivered accurately and on time, every time.