Payroll Specialist

Lennox (NYSE: LII) is an industry leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions founded over a century ago on the principles of integrity and innovation. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable, healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Payroll Support performs a variety of functions related to payroll administration. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Compile information of straight and overtime pay and compute variance to normal pay
• Ensure accounting distribution and preparation of deductions
• Assist with governmental reporting/compliance
• Discuss payroll matters with employees
• Coordinate and process any irregular payments (e.g., sales commissions, bonus payments, etc.)
• Process end to end payroll accurately, timely, and in accordance to Federal, State, and Local laws for salaried and hourly employees
• Review and audit all data entries/changes on the employee's records for accuracy including, but not limited to, new hires, terminations, pay changes, direct deposit, and tax elections
• Process, review, and balance payroll batch information which includes time clock entries, bonus entries, and other compensation variable pay entries
• Administer all employee wage attachments (e.g., child supports, garnishments, tax levies) timely and accurately according to various state guidelines
• Perform various payroll audits to ensure payroll is balanced and accurate
• Post payroll to accounting for each cycle
• Submit wage attachment payments once audited and balanced
• Create and distribute payroll reports as needed
• Research and resolve all payroll requests or inquires
• Communicate with various personnel through written and verbal methods to facilitate strong working relationships
• Plan and organize workload around multiple assignments to manage deadlines and deliver achievement of assigned goals and objectives
• Serve as backup for other Payroll Support personnel
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• Requires at least 5 years related experience
• Thorough understanding of standard concepts, practices and procedures within this field
• Broad knowledge of payroll taxes
• Strong Excel skills
• SAP experience preferred
• FPC or CPP certification preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options.  This position is a hybrid role working Monday through Thursday in the office with the option to work on Friday at home.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Community involvement opportunities 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance is available 
• And much, much more!

The compensation range for this position is approximately $47,000 - $62,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

Here at Lennox, we believe that diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Our goal is to build workplaces that reflect the communities where we live and work, support the growth and development of each team member as they strive to reach their full potential, and empower them to be their authentic selves. Lennox is an equal opportunity employer.

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