Payroll Specialist

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing employee payroll for two locations, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and internal policies.  This role supports payroll-related inquiries, maintains payroll records, and collaborates with HR and Finance to ensure timely and accurate compensation.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees
• Ensure accuracy of timekeeping data, including hours worked, overtime, and PTO
• Maintain and update payroll records, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Review and audit payroll data to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll adjustments such as retroactive pay and bonuses
• Prepare payroll reports for management
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, and employee status changes
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, garnishments. and benefit deductions
• Manage year-end processing, including W-2’s and audits
• Support system implementations related to payroll by providing payroll expertise, advising on requirements, and executing testing and validation activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR or related field
• 3 - 5 years’ payroll processing experience
• Previous experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is an asset.
•  Knowledge of payroll systems; experience with Dayforce preferred

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong understanding of payroll laws and tax regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.

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