At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us! 

Payroll Specialist

PLYMOUTH, WI (On-Site) 

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage and ensure the accurate processing of employee payroll for our organization. You'll be responsible for processing payroll for 800+ hourly production employees, and monitoring time and attendance. Additional responsibilities include assisting with various duties and projects as assigned by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications, Chief Financial Officer, or other production managers.

If you have a strong eye for detail, a commitment to accuracy, and a passion for supporting employees, this is the role for you!

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Process hourly production payroll for 800+ hourly production employees using UKG Pro and Workforce Ready.
• Maintain and track all time and attendance for the hourly production workforce using UKG Pro and Workforce Ready.
• Complete unemployment verifications for all hourly production employees.
• Complete and process HR Action Forms for all production employment transactions.
• Administer production vacation accrual system using UKG Pro and Workforce Ready.
• Coordinate and maintain company rate tables, accrual tables, and holiday schedules using UKG Pro and Workforce Ready.
• Responsible for calculating and processing all year-end bonus programs for production payrolls including related communications.
• Responsible for completing surveys related to hourly production compensation and industrial/production trades.
• Perform other duties and projects as requested by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Communications, Chief Financial Officer, or other production managers.

What You Can Offer:

• Associate Degree in a general administrative area, Accounting, or equivalent payroll experience.
• Three to five years of comparable payroll processing and time and attendance monitoring. Knowledge of the UKG Pro and Workforce Ready system is highly preferred.
• Requires a high level of confidentiality.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills to frequently assist employees and management.
• Must have excellent mathematical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and accuracy.
• Excellent typing and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro and Workforce Ready, personal computer, Microsoft Outlook, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You:

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work. 

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides: 

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.