Payroll OPS Specialist

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet.Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future.With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

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Here's what we have to offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
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What you will do:

Under broad supervision, responsible for timely and accurate preparation and delivery of the organization's payroll. This includes the preparation, documentation, reviewing/auditing payroll reports and completion of payroll. Work on a team of payroll professional to process payroll transactions, answer employee/customer inquiries, and resolve problems within a designated timeframe.

How you will do it:

• Responsible to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and submission of the employee pay, benefits, and retro pay calculations, etc.
• Ensures appropriate withholding of federal, state, and local income taxes, and on any temporary tax withholdings from employees.
• Responds to all inquiries relating to pay, benefits, taxes, garnishments, etc.
• Executes and reviews payroll reports to determine accuracy.
• Ability to process weekly and biweekly payroll deadlines
• Work closely with the Union Team and HR Shared Service Center to ensure deadlines are meet and accurate payroll delivered to employees.
• Coordinates and executes all activities relating to year-end bonus payments and other year-end activities impacting employees.
• Provides customer and stakeholder support for issues that arise including problem resolution along with mitigation of issues on a go-forward basis.
• Process payrolls for union and nonunion employees in US and Canada
• Adheres to and complete all activities related to SOX and internal control compliance.
• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

What we look for:

• Degree in business related discipline (Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, etc.), or the equivalent of combination of education and work experience
• Minimum of 3 years hand on experience in payroll processing and associated activities
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders and garnishments
• Knowledge of Workday HCM and Payroll system preferred
• Working knowledge of payroll tax
• Must be a customer-focused, self-driven, results-oriented individual with good attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $26.05-$35.81 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

JCI employees are valued members of the Johnson Controls family. They are dedicated, skilled, and passionate individuals who contribute to the success and growth of our company. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal development. Our employees are encouraged to voice their ideas and opinions, knowing that they will be heard and valued. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being, providing competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and opportunities for career advancement. With a strong emphasis on safety and a commitment to sustainability, JCI employees play a crucial role in shaping a smarter, healthier, and more sustainable future for buildings and communities worldwide.