Payroll Specialist (HR Services)

Activate your potential – join NORIT, the world leader in activated carbon production!  

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR support and have a keen eye for detail when it comes to payroll? We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who will play a key role in managing our end-to-end payroll processes while being the go-to person for employees and managers seeking guidance on HR-related matters from payroll and benefits to HR policies and day-to-day processes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where accuracy and approachability go hand in hand, we’d love to meet you!

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for the US- based employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues; identify and implement payroll process improvements. Educate employees and managers on payroll-related topics, policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain payroll process documentation and internal controls.
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure high data quality in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Stay current on U.S.-specific reporting requirements and collaborate with HR Operations to deliver accurate reports.
• Provide first-line HR support for the U.S. region, escalating complex matters within the HR team as needed.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain employee documentation in accordance with U.S. regulations and NORIT policies.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. labor laws, tax regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Contribute to local and international HR projects, supporting broader business and HR goals.

Requirements

• Solid practical knowledge of US payroll lifecycle (5+ years dedicated payroll experience preferred)
• Experience with HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP).
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot and escalate payroll issues
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to colleagues
• “Act as owner” mindset
• University Degree or equivalent in Human Resources / Business/ Finance or another relevant field desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and additional benefit package,

• A dynamic working environment within an international organization,  

• A flat organization with short lines where ownership and initiative are valued, 

• We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses.  

NORIT Activated Carbon is one of the global leaders and produces various qualities of activated carbon in its powder and granular form. Our mission - to be the customer’s #1 choice for added value activated carbon solutions in energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, know-how and technical expertise, complementary services and technologies.  

We have established our global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy and United States and as well a Global Business Service center in Riga.