Job Characteristics:Performs professional analysis and reconciliation of payroll related transactions impacting the financial statements. Partners with HRIS to test on-going system upgrades and implementations that are integral parts of the payroll system. Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects within the Payroll department. Responsible for maintenance and transmission of most complex payrolls. This is the most senior skill level, without supervisory responsibility. Job may provide advice and training to less experienced payroll jobs.
Education/Work Experience:Degree in accounting-related field and five or more years of significant payroll experience.
Independence Level/Reports to:General direction. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Errors may cause delay, expense and disruption. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Normally reports to Payroll Supervisor.
Skills Required
- Degree in an accounting-related field
- Five or more years of significant payroll experience
- Experience performing payroll analysis and reconciliation impacting financial statements
- Experience managing payroll projects and complex payroll maintenance/transmission
- Experience testing HRIS system upgrades and implementations related to payroll
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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