Sr. Payroll Specialist

  • 4707 Unilever RFM Ice Cream, Inc.
  • Remote - USA
  • 4mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • Remote

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Job Title: Ice Cream Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Remote, USA

Terms: Full time, remote or Englewood Cliffs, NJ

ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with HR and Finance teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute accurate and timely full-cycle payroll processing in compliance with federal, state and municipal legislation across multiple US states.
  • Process weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly and monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
  • Validate complex payroll components, including bonuses, retroactive pay, taxable benefits, and off-cycle payments to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Lead payroll and benefits reconciliations and support quarter-end and year-end close activities
  • Mentor junior payroll team members to support skill development, knowledge sharing, and overall team effectiveness
  • Verify payroll data including hours worked, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
  • Manage the annual year-end W-2, W-2c reconciliation process, ensuring complete accuracy and timeliness
  • Maintain accurate employee records in payroll systems, including new hires, terminations, and changes
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
  • Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax laws, collective agreements and SOC’s controls
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance and various stakeholders to improve processes and support payroll-related projects
  • Analyze payroll data to ensure it is posted correctly to the GL and reconciled to reports/remittances
  • Generate payroll reports for management and assist with internal and external audits
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping current on existing and new legislation and policies.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve payroll and benefits standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal controls

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Skills:

  • Action oriented / initiative approach to work
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently; exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgement
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
  • Willingness and ability to work in a team, under pressure and meet deadlines

Experience & Qualifications:

  • 5 – 7 years of high-volume US payroll processing experience
  • Experience in US region and local compliance.
  • FPC or CPP certification, as identified by the American Payroll Association
  • Previous experience with Workday, UKG PRO and Kronos Dimensions
  • Highly proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​
  • Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​
  • A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​
  • A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $86,080 to $129,120. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​ Here’s what defines success in our organization :

  • We are all about growth
  • We operate with speed and simplicity
  • We win together with fun
  • We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
  • We care and challenge
  • We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here’s what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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