CAN - Specialist - Payroll

Payroll professionals know there is no such thing as “just payroll.” Every adjustment, validation, deadline, and correction matters. At ProAmpac , we’re seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist who values accuracy, consistency, confidentiality, and dependable follow‑through.

This role is ideal for someone with strong hands‑on payroll experience who enjoys working through details, identifying issues early, and partnering across HR, HRIS, Finance, Time & Attendance, and Payroll Tax to deliver a reliable payroll experience.

Support recurring payroll cycles and ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, documented, and processed on time.

Process recurring payroll inputs, adjustments, and supporting documentation

Review payroll files and adjustment records for accuracy and completeness

Support payroll cycle activities, validations, close processes, and deadlines

Partner with HRIS, Workforce Management, Time Services, Payroll Tax, Finance, and HR to resolve payroll issues

Support approved corrections, adjustments, and off‑cycle payments

Maintain accurate payroll records, notes, and documentation

Assist with reconciliations, audits, and standard control processes

Identify incomplete information, recurring issues, and opportunities to strengthen consistency

Ensure employees are paid accurately and payroll commitments are met

Take ownership of assigned activities and contribute to continuous improvement

You understand payroll requires technical expertise, judgment, confidentiality, and precision.

4–6 years of payroll experience

Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s preferred

Experience with HRIS or payroll platforms

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Experience supporting payroll processes, reconciliations, audits, documentation, or process improvement

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

Strong communication skills and cross‑functional partnership

High discretion and professionalism with sensitive information

Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) preferred

Notice when something doesn’t look right and investigate

Appreciate structure, documentation, controls, and clear processes

Balance speed with accuracy under deadlines

Communicate clearly when information is missing or issues arise

Take ownership and follow issues through to resolution

Enjoy collaborating across multiple business areas

Look for ways to make recurring processes more consistent and efficient

Position: Payroll Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Supervisor - Payroll

Location: Remote

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

This role operates in a professional office and/or remote environment, with occasional exposure to manufacturing locations.

At ProAmpac, our people are central to how we operate, grow, and deliver for customers — and payroll is a critical part of that experience. Your work will directly influence confidence in payroll accuracy, responsiveness, and reliability while supporting a growing organization.

If you’re an experienced payroll professional who takes pride in getting the details right, solving problems, and delivering consistently when deadlines matter, we’d love to hear from you.