Payroll Specialist (Hybrid)

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

This position requires a hybrid work schedule based in Akron, Ohio.

Signet Jewelers is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team. This role is responsible for assisting in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for more than 25,000 field and field support center Team Members across all 50 states and Canada. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and a customer-focused approach to resolving payroll inquiries. Prior HR experience and familiarity with Workday are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing by compiling and verifying data, including hours worked, payroll taxes, termination payments, and manual payments.

• Serve as a point of contact for stores, District Managers, and support center team members to ensure all hours are entered into the timekeeping systems and submitted before the payroll cycle.

• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from Team Members via email in a timely and professional manner.

• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and errors quickly and efficiently.

• Apply knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), in day-to-day processing.

• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance as an essential function of the role.

• Perform other payroll-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; FPC Payroll Certification preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of payroll processing or equivalent accounting experience.

• Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws, including FLSA and overtime regulations.

• Experience processing payroll for a large, multi-state workforce is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Experience with Workday and Reflexis is a strong plus.

Why Join Us:

At Signet Jewelers, we foster a culture that values integrity, respect, and teamwork. Join a dynamic and supportive team that plays a key role in ensuring our Team Members are paid accurately and on time.