Bilingual- Payroll Specialist

Are you ready to make a real impact and grow your career in an industry that nourishes the nation? Join us at SunTree Snack Foods in Phoenix, AZ, where exciting opportunities await you! Whether you’re looking to launch your career or take it to the next level, we offer the perfect platform to thrive in the dynamic world of food manufacturing.

At SunTree, we don’t just make snacks—we craft quality products that people across the country love. From sourcing the finest ingredients to producing and packaging private label nuts, seeds, dried fruit, mixes, and confections, our team plays a key role in delivering delicious, healthy snacks to households nationwide. With our products featured in grocery stores, clubs, and mass channels, you’ll feel a sense of pride knowing the snacks you helped create are enjoyed coast-to-coast.

Now’s the time to be part of our growth and success! Ready to start or accelerate your journey with us? Come be part of something bigger at SunTree Snack Foods!

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team at SunTree Snack Foods. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to our mission of inspiring, creating, and delivering high-quality snacks with exceptional service.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction are met.
• Uphold Trophy’s strong commitment to caring for customers, our community, and the environment.

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Human Resource Manager

Overview: The Payroll Administrator will support the day to day activities within the Payroll /HR function of the Human Resources Department. This role manages and administers all payroll processes and procedures through efficient, accurate, and confidential completion of tasks, while following all Federal, and state payroll laws.

We are open to experienced candidates from Specialist to Managers.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Prepare and administer full cycle payroll for employees, while auditing payroll processing reports for accuracy.

· Accurately input payroll data, including new hire information, status changes, terminations, rehire and payroll changes on a regular basis. Make adjustments to the data as required.

· Manage and audit timekeeping records for compliance while working closely with Managers and Supervisors.

· Process hourly, salary and other payroll related payments accurately using payroll software on a bi-weekly and or off cycle needs.

· Resolve issues related to the payroll input and data.

· Manage employment verification request

· Provide information to the HR Manager, as requested.

· Resolve inquiries from employees regarding payroll.

· Manage and facilitates tax records for all local and municipal taxes.

· Gathers and provides docuemntation for auditor.

· Monitors tardy and absenteeism reports. Records vacation, sick, personal day and holiday in payroll system/timecards.

· Manages Max hours allowed per week.

· Sets meetings with all Managers and Supervisors for training,policy and procedure needs.

· Prepares final and any manual pay calculation following state specific final pay requirements.

· Maintain physical and digital files, ensuring accuracy across both systems.

· Prepare Records of Employment and respond to government-related inquiries.

· Process full cycle garnishments.

· Follow all Federal and State payroll regulations

· Administer new hire screen checks.

· Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (posting jobs, reviews applications, interviews).

· Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.

· Provide support to the Human Resources department as required

· Other duties, relevant to the position, shall be assigned as required.

Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:

· 4 years of payroll experience.

· Experience Time and attendance software

· Eperience working with Paychex Flex is a plus

· Experience working in a fast paced workplace with numerous interruptions.

· Proficient use of various office based software including: Visio and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

SunTree Snack Foods is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. SunTree Snack Foods provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and State laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you Bilingual? Fluent in English and Spanish?
• Do you have experience with Pay Regulations for State and Federal Laws?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred)
• Paycheck Flex: 3 years (Required)
• ADP: 2 years (Required)
• Payroll: 4 years (Required)
• Time & attendance systems: 4 years (Required)
• Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85031: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000