Position Title: Payroll Specialist
Reports To: Payroll Supervisor
Location: Freeport, IL

Summary:
Execute documented procedures to complete weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payroll for multiple companies using in-house software (HCM & WorkForce) for US, Canada and Puerto Rico locations. Time sensitive tasks to be completed by established deadlines including but not limited to balancing hours and dollars, reconciliation of deductions, preparation of Accounts Payable debit/credit memos, internal audit of weekly payroll summaries, historical amendments to timesheets.

Responsibilities:

• Manage time and resources to meet predetermined deadlines.
• Review daily change report and respond to required master file maintenance, adjustment calculations, termination pay calculations, and check distribution.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information encountered.
• Provide high level customer service to a diverse group of internal customers including employees, Business Unit leaders, HR, Finance, and IT teams as well as external customers such as attorneys, state/federal agency contacts.

Required Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Critical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
• Team enthusiast with a commitment to share the work
• Positive, professional, polite
• Solid communication skills, written and verbal
• Effectively understands and sets priorities
• Driven self-starter with strong self-responsibility

Required Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years of related “financial” experience
• Proven proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years of in-house Payroll processing (Gross to net)
• Experience with SAP, WorkForce Emp Center
• Involuntary wage deduction processing
• GL account reconciliation
• Multi-state payroll taxes

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, FoodSaver, Calphalon, Sistema, Sharpie, Paper Mate, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Yankee Candle, Graco, NUK, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Spontex, Coleman, Campingaz, Oster, Sunbeam and Mr. Coffee. Newell Brands' beloved, planet friendly brands enhance and brighten consumers lives at home and outside by creating moments of joy, building confidence and providing peace of mind. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.