Oerlikon Looking for Payroll Administrator at Schaumburg, Illinois Full Time

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator for our Schaumburg, IL facility. In this role you will be responsible for processing all aspects of a multi-state payroll for internal employees. The person in this role will also have familiarity with common HR questions and will access systems and other knowledge bases. Work directly with the Payroll Manager to address requests, provide guidance, and best practices. Ensures accurate calculation of wages, tax withholding, benefits and company deductions. Prepares statistical reports on employee pay, commissions and bonuses; vacation, sick, disability and workers compensation leave; taxes, withholding, etc. the distribution of paychecks or arranges direct deposit programs across multiple states within the US. Ensures payroll records are updated and reports on any matters of interest.

Your Responsibilities

• Must have experience using weighted average calculations for employees with multiple pay rates.
• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, finance and other departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data (including preparation/distribution of detailed reports, e.g. labor” home” work, overtime, leave balances, head count, and retirement contribution reports).
• Handle the administration of the electronic timekeeping system. Setup each employee, valid programs for each employee’s charges, and adherence to FLSA; monitor submissions of approved timesheets, ensure valid data transfers to/from payroll service.
• Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to APA policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations.

Your Profile

• Excellent attention to detail a must!
• Requires an Associate’s degree or higher.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the related area as an individual contributor for a multi-state employer with multiple locations.
• Flexible personal style to work with diverse personalities.
• Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to employees and management.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook

We offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes.
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership.

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide.

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