Job Description

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for a Payroll Specialist, Human Resources role to join our Global Human Resources organization. In this role you will support payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing face-to-face support for local inquiries, applying local policies and practices, support time and attendance processes and delivering local training to supervisors on the system for timesheet maintenance.

This position sits on-site at our Clyde, OH Manufacturing Plant.

Your responsibilities will include

Compiling necessary time and attendance data from Whirlpool’s automated timekeeping system in order to perform bi-weekly payroll. 
Performing data audit checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of required payroll information.
Collaborate with other support functions to ensure adjustments and deductions are submitted for payroll
Maintain confidentiality in dealing with employee records and payroll information with a high degree of quality and accuracy
Support local payroll administration, including inquiry and issue support for case management requests
Knowledge of local HR policies and procedures impacting payroll
Prioritize competing requests while ensuring payroll deadlines are met
Participate in activities as needed (i.e. system testing, KPI’s, reporting, special project support, SOX audits, etc.)
Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation while championing continuous improvement 

Minimum requirements

Associate’s degree
1+ years of timekeeping experience

Preferred skills and experiences

Bachelor’s degree or actively working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting
Proficiency in MS Excel and Google suite (mail, sheets, docs)
Experience with automated timekeeping systems (Kronos/UKG)
Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
Strong communications skills – verbal, active listening, written
Experience working in a union environment
Able to enforce compliance requirements
Be well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills
Ability to prioritize with varied timelines and be results oriented
Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Solid problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency.

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Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply  ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.
Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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