US & CANADA PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

MISSION

The HR Payroll Specialist supports the processing of the US and Canadian payroll (salaried and hourly) for OPMobility, including the day-to-day operations, maintenance and technical support for all payroll applications and coordinating with Finance, HR, IS&S and HR Managers. This work is done with the support of a Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities & Activities

Responsibility 1: Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, adhering to all relevant laws and regulations

• Ensure all timecards are approved by the deadline, reconcile to payroll reports
• Reconcile payroll records with approved timecards
• Ensure data integrity of payroll systems, through review of all changes to employee profile
• Process all deductions as needed including but not limited to wage garnishment processing
• Communicate with managers to resolve issues with payroll

Responsibility 2: Provide reporting for payroll and HR applications

• Support HR & Finance projects such as annual increases, bonus calculations, compensation reporting and budget files
• Analyze and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts, as needed
• Participate in monthly and annual closing procedures
• Participate in internal and external audits, as required

Responsibility 3: Train managers and staff on correct use of payroll system

• Conduct training sessions as needed

Responsibility 4: Payroll administrative responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing for payroll and HR clients, as needed
• Review and respond where necessary to US mail inquiries and electronic email
• Other duties as assigned

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

Personal Background

• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Proven ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Proven track record of maintaining employee confidentiality

Job Technical skills

• 5+ years’ experience with payroll processing
• Excellent understanding of payroll tax requirements
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office Applications
• Expert with various HRIS applications
• Ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Experience with payroll systems

Job Soft skills

• Ability to maintain working relationships with internal and external customers
• Act with extreme awareness of confidentiality in all aspects of job
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Professional verbal and written communication skills

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.