Payroll Specialist

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.S. International, Ltd. ("NSI"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Troy, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for Stellantis, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

Purpose of Job

This position is primarily responsible for full-cycle payroll knowledge and accurate processing of facility US associates and assigned Japanese expat payroll. The position guarantees the disbursement of payroll, garnishments, benefits, and taxes to employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws. Prepares, analyzes, and distributes accurate month-end payroll and staffing reports to applicable departments. Assists with our HR related activities, including payroll policy documentation and development, and orientation

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Top duties or activities in a given year. Not all tasks/steps performed are listed.

• Prepare and process weekly and bi-weekly payroll in accordance with all federal and state wage hour laws as well as company policies.
• Prepare all payroll reporting including monthly, quarterly and annually. Prepare GL reports, headcount reports and other requested reporting.
• Oversee timecard system and attendance policy for compliance as well as associate related issues.
• Update associate and payroll records such as new hire, termination, tax status, direct deposit, reimbursements, rates, assignments, garnishments, etc.
• Ensure JSox compliance.
• Maintain appropriate files and documentation.
• Other HR duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge

Required and/or preferred level of education, knowledge, and skills that are necessary.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

Related Experience

⦁ 2 to 4 years experience processing payroll in a manufacturing environment

⦁ 5 to 7 years of payroll experience

Special Training or Competency

Proficienct in Microsoft Office; Strong organization skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task; Confidentiality of sensistive information; strong attention to detail.

NSNA Competencies

• Adaptation/Flexibility: Includes keeping an open mind regarding new ideas and ways of doing things. Willing to consider alternative interpretations or ways of looking at the situation. Demonstrating flexibility.

• Initiative/Results Driven: Includes setting high standards of performance for self and others. Striving to accomplish goals even if it means personal sacrifice. Putting the goals of the organization above own goals.

• Judgment/Decision Making: Includes making decisions and takes actions that have beneficial impact. Effectively evaluating information in order to come up with sound conclusions and recommendations.

• Resource Management: Includes setting clear objectives to guide action for self or others to accomplish goals. Organizing or adjusting information, people and materials to meet those goals.

• Team Work: Includes encouraging and supporting the ideas and effort of others. Finding ways to help the team or group perform effectively.

Additional Information
Work Hours: ​​​​Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 4 pm. Off-hours as needed.

Travel Requirements:

Less than 10% international and/or domestic.

If domestic travel is necessary, a valid driver’s license is required.

If international travel is necessary, a valid passport is required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

N.S. International, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years to comply with labor laws and job responsibilities.