Payroll Specialist I

Payroll Specialist

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

In this important role, you will support payroll and accounting operations at our Cold Spring facility by ensuring employee time records are accurate, payroll data is maintained and processed efficiently, and payroll-related issues are resolved in a timely manner. You will work closely with supervisors, HR, and the Accounting Manager to support daily payroll activities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Run and review daily payroll reports to ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processing.
• Process daily payroll edits and updates based on supervisor requests.
• Maintain and organize payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve payroll and timekeeping issues related to employee clock times and attendance records.
• Prepare reports related to temporary labor hours and other workforce data as requested.
• Support accounting operations by completing assigned accounting duties and projects.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with special projects, audits, and reporting activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
• Partner with supervisors and department leaders to ensure payroll data is complete and accurate prior to processing.

What You'll Need

• Education: High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Previous timekeeping and/or payroll experience required. Experience supporting accounting or administrative functions is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. SAP and Kronos experience strongly preferred.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, supervisors, and management.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism: Strong attention to detail, professional phone etiquette, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Work Style: Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently while maintaining a positive attitude.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, personal days, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About Us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.

Our Vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our Core Values: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity.

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.