Payroll & HR Ops Specialist

Overview The Payroll & HR Ops Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and the execution and continuous improvement of HR operational processes across the employee lifecycle. This role manages payroll processing for a diverse workforce, including unionized hourly and salaried employees and non-union salaried exempt employees, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), company policies, and applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the role executes key HR transactions, maintains accurate employee records and HRIS data, supports HR programs and compliance initiatives, and provides responsive, high-quality service to employees and leaders. Working closely with Payroll, Total Rewards, Finance, and CTS (IT), the Payroll & HR Ops Specialist leverages HRIS capabilities, reporting, and data analysis to strengthen data integrity, streamline workflows, improve system efficiencies, and support consistent, compliant, and effective payroll and HR operations that enhance the employee experience. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing & Compliance· Process weekly payroll for union and non union hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate application of wage rates, overtime, shift differentials, premiums, retro pay, and other earnings in alignment with CBAs and company policies.· Manage payroll changes for hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and union status updates, while ensuring c