Payroll Specialist

Overview

Join Our Team as a Payroll Specialist at Kemin!

Are you passionate about payroll and looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact? Kemin is seeking a dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our vibrant team in Des Moines. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the accurate preparation, calculation, processing, and reconciliation of multi-state payroll. You'll also manage our payroll system, providing top-notch customer service and maintaining data integrity.

We're looking for someone who...

• Excels with executing a bi-weekly, multi-state payroll.
• Demonstrates a high degree of technical aptitude by driving change and improving processes.
• Thrives in a positive environment and is eager to contribute to Kemin's culture.
• Embraces the opportunity to work onsite at our global headquarters in Des Moines, IA.
• Possess experience with multi-shift payroll (i.e. rotating shifts, days/nights, weekends).

If you're ready to join an incredible team and play a vital role in supporting Kemin's culture, this is the role for you!

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 2,800 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

We offer:

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
• Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, process, and reconcile accurate bi-weekly, multi-state payrolls in addition to bonus & commission payrolls.
• Review deductions including benefits and garnishments; perform audits verifying reported payroll hours; reconcile and resolve any discrepancies.
• Review and verify timekeeping records comply with company policy and coordinate with managers to make corrections as needed.
• Maintain accurate payroll records. Identify and resolve issues and coordinate resolution with Human Resources.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to streamline payroll administration and enhance usage of HR technologies.
• Train managers and employees on timekeeping system and payroll processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates (new hires, terminations, job title changes, pay rate changes).
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and general Human Resources support.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and 2 years experience
• Experience must include full process payroll, preferably with multi-state processing
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and extreme discretion
• Self starter with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Fluent in English

Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.  A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.  Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

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