Payroll specialist h/f

Entreprise familiale, Roquette est leader mondial des ingrédients d'origine végétale. Nous proposons des solutions pharmaceutiques qui jouent un rôle clé dans les traitements médicaux ; et nous développons des ingrédients innovants pour les marchés de l'alimentation, de la nutrition et de la santé.
Roquetteis a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role :

We are looking for our next Payroll Specialist within our Americas Regional HR Shared Services Payroll team.The Hourly Payroll Specialist will BE responsible for maintaining the timekeeping system for the US and Canada, responding to employee timekeeping queries, and managing timekeeping tasks related to payroll processing. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate timekeeping practices in compliance with local, state/provincial, and federal regulations, as well as company policies.

This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) in our Geneva, IL office.

Compensation :

The current salary range for this role is estimated to BE $63,840 - $82,100. In addition, this position may also BE eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will BE influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You'll Do :
- Manage and maintain the timekeeping system (eTime) for the US and Canada, ensuring accurate setup, compliance, and seamless payroll processing.
- Provide guidance and training to managers and employees on timekeeping policies, procedures, and self-service tools.
- Audit and troubleshoot timekeeping data to maintain accuracy and resolve system or process-related issues.
- Collaborate with payroll and HR teams to support data integration, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
- Partner with the timekeeping vendor (ADP) to resolve system errors, implement improvements, and enhance functionality.
- Maintain internal documentation, SOPs, and training resources while supporting timekeeping system implementations in new locations.
- Contribute to HR projects, digitalization efforts, and regional initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Back-up in payroll processing for US and Canada, as well as contributing to ongoing internal reporting and ad-hoc requests.

What You'll Need :

Education :
- Bachelor's Degree preferred in HR, HRIS (Business Information Systems), or Business.

Experience :
- 2+ years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, HRIS, or HR Shared Services.
- Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now, eTime, and Microsoft Office 365 (especially Excel).
- Experience with unionized workforce support is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with employees, managers, and vendors.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or Portuguese preferred.
- Familiarity with HR and IT security controls, as well as data confidentiality best practices.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

Business Travel :
- Occasional travel may BE required for projects across the Americas region.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let's start the journey together !

Roquette is proud to BE a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to BE successful we must always BE inclusive in our approach.

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