Senior Payroll Specialist

Senior Payroll Specialist

Req Id: 2811

Workplace Type: On-Site

Job Shift: 1st

Brand: Ryerson

Job Location: Downers Grove

Posting Start Date: 8/10/26

Summary

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll for approximately 4,300 employees across multiple states. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, you will support union and non-union, salaried and hourly employee groups while helping maintain payroll compliance, data integrity, and exceptional service for employees and managers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze time and attendance data; maintain all related reports and supporting documentation
• Identify and resolve timekeeping discrepancies (e.g., missed punches) and partner with HR and managers to ensure accurate recording of PTO, holidays, and other pay codes
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to payroll and timekeeping
• Generate and distribute compliance reports, including timecard approval tracking
• Prepare repayment agreements related to retroactive pay adjustments and coordinate required approvals and signatures
• Review and clear payroll notifications during test runs to ensure accurate final payroll processing
• Audit payroll runs to confirm accurate earnings updates for tax reporting and W-2 compliance
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOX requirements, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Process garnishments and wage assignments accurately and timely
• Manage and resolve service tickets within established SLAs, including pay corrections, issue resolution, and employee support
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of advanced payroll processing experience (hourly and salaried) in a similarly sized, multi-state organization
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, including state and local tax regulations
• Experience with Workforce Software (Time & Attendance and Advanced Scheduling) preferred
• Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred\
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve problems independently

Salary: $28.90 - $43.34 an hour. A starting salary higher than $28.90 an hour is based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale.

Ryerson offers eligible employees the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.