What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Year-Round Intern position at Sherwin-Williams?
Job Description
The Sherwin-Williams Financeinternship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in Sherwin Williams North America Payroll Operations.
The internship features hands on payroll operations experience, where you’ll learn the steps involved in end-to-end payroll processing leading to accurate and compliant pay. You will gain meaningful exposure to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations including wage withholding orders and other mandatory deductions. You will also learn payroll software and systems, such as Dayforce, UKG, Service Now, Oracle, and Microsoft Office products. You will learn how to review information for accuracy and identify errors all while understanding the importance of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive employee information and sensitive payroll data. Finally, you'll learn to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, honing your time management skills.
This internship is scheduled to begin March 2025.
Year Round: This role requires availability to work up to 7.5 hours per day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 28 hours per week during the school year, with the ability to work at least one (1) year. Additional hours may be available during the summer for a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Responsibilities
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Step 1 – Online Application
Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/
Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners
Step 2 – Digital Interview
Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions
You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation
Step 3 – Panel Interview
Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with out team in a virtual Microsoft teams panel interview.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
The Sherwin-Williams Financeinternship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in Sherwin Williams North America Payroll Operations.
The internship features hands on payroll operations experience, where you’ll learn the steps involved in end-to-end payroll processing leading to accurate and compliant pay. You will gain meaningful exposure to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations including wage withholding orders and other mandatory deductions. You will also learn payroll software and systems, such as Dayforce, UKG, Service Now, Oracle, and Microsoft Office products. You will learn how to review information for accuracy and identify errors all while understanding the importance of maintaining a high degree of confidentiality with sensitive employee information and sensitive payroll data. Finally, you'll learn to balance multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, honing your time management skills.
This internship is scheduled to begin March 2025.
Year Round: This role requires availability to work up to 7.5 hours per day on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 28 hours per week during the school year, with the ability to work at least one (1) year. Additional hours may be available during the summer for a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.
Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.
Responsibilities
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Sort and distribute large volume of incoming and outgoing department mail from multiple sources including local, state, and federal agencies.
- Organize, assign, scan, and submit cases with Dayforce for garnishment processing and tax tracers.
- Provide quality end user support related to the re-issuance of pay statements and annual tax statements.
- Complete employee verifications not processed by the work number.
- Participate in research, data gathering and analysis with highly sensitive employee and company data.
- Support special projects and continuous improvement efforts as needed.
- Understanding of country specific (a) eligible employee benefits, (b) labor laws, (c) tax withholdings and how those inputs impact eligible employee pay.
- Critically evaluating data and automations used in the payroll process to prevent errors and payroll fraud.
- Aggregating accurate payroll data to the system, such as salaries, time & attendance, approvals, taxes, pay schedules, etc. in a timely manner
- Understanding of and being able to leverage software used to automate payroll processes/operations to improve efficiency and accuracy. Identifying opportunities to integrate/optimize AI, machine learning, and RPA into financial processes.
- Exposure to business and payroll systems
- Development of professional network by collaborating across finance and HR department(s)
- Enhancing financial and business acumen through skill development
- Experience in process improvement initiatives
Step 1 – Online Application
Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/
Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners
Step 2 – Digital Interview
Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions
You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation
Step 3 – Panel Interview
Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with out team in a virtual Microsoft teams panel interview.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
- Must be enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business at the time of the internship
- Willingness to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program
- Have prior school or work experience in finance, accounting, and business
- Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)
- Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
- Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position, which will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of non-discriminatory factors considered in making compensation decisions including geographic location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
