Payroll Associate 2

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Tinley Park, IL, USA
In-Office
26K-30K Hourly
Junior
Appliances
The Role
Process multi-state US and Canada payroll (bi-weekly and tri-weekly), audit transactions, resolve payroll inquiries, maintain records, support year-end activities, compliance, system testing, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and vendors.
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Panduit is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Associate to support the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll operations. This role serves as a key contributor within the payroll function, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering exceptional service to employees and business partners. The Payroll Associate II will analyze payroll data, resolve complex payroll issues, maintain employee records, and support continuous improvement initiatives across payroll processes.

Your attention to detail can drive something that matters. Join Panduit’s Payroll Team and help keep operations accurate, compliant, and running smoothly. Explore the opportunity and apply today!

What You Will Do 

  • Process 1 bi- weekly and 3 weekly payrolls for employees in the US and Canada.
  • Review payroll transactions for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit elections.
  • Audit payroll reports and investigate discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
  • Research and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance.
  • Maintain employee payroll records and ensure data integrity within payroll and HR systems.
  • Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation, audits, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
  • Partner with Human Resources, Benefits, Accounting, and external vendors to address payroll-related matters.
  • Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare payroll metrics, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.  

What You Will Bring 

  • Education:. Associate’s Degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or relevant equivalent experience in lieu of degree. 
  • Experience: 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment.
  • Qualifications: Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements, Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (preferably Workday and ADP), Prior involvement in payroll audits, reconciliations, or system implementation
  • Competencies: Accuracy and attention to detail, Customer service orientation, Accountability and ownership, Effective communication, Collaboration across functions, Continuous improvement mindset, Data analysis and reporting

What We Can Offer You 

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
  • Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community. 
  • Retirement & Growth: 401(k) and profit sharing plan, and student debt retirement match.
  • Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future. 

Shift Hours: Part time – 25 hours per week

Compensation: The expected base pay range for this role is $26 - $30 an hour. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Making the connections that matter.  Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We believe great ideas thrive when every voice is welcomed, valued, and empowered. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where inclusion, belonging, and accountability are woven into everything we do. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Skills Required

  • Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of payroll processing experience in a corporate environment
  • Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll compliance requirements
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
  • Experience with Workday
  • Experience with ADP
  • Prior involvement in payroll audits, reconciliations, or system implementation
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Customer service orientation and effective communication
  • Collaboration across functions and accountability
  • Data analysis and reporting skills and continuous improvement mindset

Panduit Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Panduit and has not been reviewed or approved by Panduit.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is broad, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, telemedicine, FSA/HSA options, and employer‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability, with optional add‑ons like critical illness and hospital indemnity. An Employee Assistance Program and related wellness resources are also highlighted, indicating robust support for physical and mental health.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match, which is consistently portrayed as a strong component of the package. Some materials also point to profit sharing, reinforcing long‑term financial support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off programs span paid holidays, vacation and sick time, parental leave, volunteer time off, and urgent personal business days. Flexible schedules and telecommuting are noted for eligible roles, adding to work‑life support.

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The Company
HQ: Tinley Park, Illinois
4,160 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

Panduit was born from innovation. In 1955, we launched our first product: Panduct Wiring Duct, a new invention that uniquely organized control panel wiring and allowed new wires to be added quickly and neatly. Since that time Panduit has introduced thousands of problem solving new products and remained committed to providing innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions. Today, customers look to Panduit as a trusted advisor who works with them to address their most critical business challenges within their Data Center, Enterprise, and Industrial environments. Our proven reputation for quality and technology leadership coupled with a robust ecosystem of partners across the world enables Panduit to deliver comprehensive solutions that unify the physical infrastructure to help our customers achieve operational and financial goals.

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