Payroll Specialist H/F ROQUETTE FRERES

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.

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:

- 3+ 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.

Business Travel:

- Occasional travel may be required for projects across the Americas region.

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

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

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