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Payroll Specialist

Manpower

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Indianapolis, IN · Posted October 31, 2026

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Payroll Specialist Número de referencia: 5909627 Fecha de publicación: 10/24/2026 Tipo de empleo: Temporal Industria: Administración y Asistencia Horas: Tiempo completo SOLICITAR AHORA GUARDAR COMPARTIR Our client, manufacturing operations is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be part of the Payroll organization supporting the Indianapolis Plant. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and the ability to translate pay rules into accurate, testable payroll scenarios—aligning successfully in a fast-paced, onsite environment. Job Title: Payroll Specialist Location: Indianapolis Pay Range: $35-$38 Shift: Monday-Friday 8-5 What's the Job? Prepare and process weekly payroll for Indianapolis plant employees, ensuring accurate and timely entry of hours worked, overtime, premiums, differentials, deductions, and other payroll inputs. Verify, reconcile, document, and resolve payroll and timekeeping discrepancies; escalate system, policy, or CBA interpretation questions to the appropriate partners. Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for employee payroll and timekeeping questions, including support during new-hire onboarding and required employee elections. Maintain working knowledge of the Indianapolis collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and approved site pay practices, validating correct application of weekly overtime, premium rules, shift differentials, holiday treatment, and accrual/leave pay provisions. Act as the dedicated Indianapolis site representative for UKG/Kronos configuration validation and testing—developing test scenarios, executing validation scripts, documenting defects, supporting regression testing, and confirming readiness for Production deployment. What's Needed? High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business, or a related field preferred. Previous experience in payroll processing, timekeeping administration, payroll controls, or a related role; experience supporting a union or manufacturing environment preferred. Working knowledge of UKG/Kronos or comparable time and attendance systems, with experience in configuration validation, user acceptance testing, defect documentation, or payroll system implementations preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and payroll or HR reporting tools. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to reconcile complex calculations, maintain organized documentation, prioritize high-impact issues, and meet weekly payroll deadlines. What's in it for me? Opportunity to be a trusted onsite subject matter resource for payroll practices, Indianapolis CBA administration, and UKG/Kronos timekeeping validation. Role focused on accuracy, process improvement, and continuous improvement through audits, standardized procedures, and issue/decision logging. Chance to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Labor Relations, Payroll, Finance, Shared Services, and technical partners to improve end-to-end payroll accuracy. Engagement in configuration review, testing, cutover readiness, and post-deployment stabilization to support reliable payroll outcomes. Full-time contracted position with potential overtime during payroll processing, testing, cutover, stabilization, year-end, or other peak periods. Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. SOLICITAR AHORA