Project Specialist - Payroll

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. We operate large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company has a dynamic portfolio of operating, expansion and growth projects in the copper industry. Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest publicly traded copper producers, the world's largest producer of molybdenum and a significant gold producer. We have a long and successful history of conducting our business in a safe, highly efficient and socially-responsible manner.
We have the assets, the talent, the drive and the financial strength to provide attractive and rewarding careers of our employees. We encourage you to take the time to explore the opportunity to advance your career at Freeport-McMoRan.
Please note: This position has the possibility to work remotely up to 100% of the time. The position will require occasional travel to the Phoenix corporate offices and/or site locations . This position may be performed anywhere in the U.S. except California, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky and New York. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the positions shift to in-office work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time should the position meet the established eligibility for these benefits.
Description
Direct payroll changes, testing, special MIS, system, reporting or research projects, and audit functions of the company. This responsibility includes ensuring all system changes, system testing, audit reporting for both Deloitte and E&Y and payroll reporting are performed timely and compliant, while serving as consultant to managers and employees regarding payroll issues.

• Works under minimal supervision and sets objectives, priorities and timelines that impact the department or individual work group; collaborates with peers, the department and has extensive external interaction; works on complex issues and implements solutions through strategy and delegation to others in the department, externally or within the functional area
• Direct, review and understand payroll systems, systems changes, audit requirements and reporting, with recommendations on enhancements to policies and procedures by working with MIS and HR on conversion activities, technological changes with interfaces and technical projects related to payroll updates
• Oversee, review and understand payroll reporting and calculations, deadlines, monthly/quarterly/annual/year-end reporting requirements, responsible for Workers Compensation reporting, as well as other applicable reporting for Accounting, Aon, Zurich, KPMG, ADP, SAP, HR Systems and HR
• Conduct timely coordination and completion of SAP payroll testing, audits and other reporting requirements, including but not limited to Summer Sync, Year End Regression, tax rate changes from BSI and tax agencies, new wage types, wage type changes and accounting changes
• Provide outstanding customer service by addressing questions and concerns from government agencies, employees, vendors, and departments, both internal and external
• Serves as back up to the other Payroll Supervisors within the department, as well as other team members that may be out for any length of time
• Assist Management and Senior Leadership with special projects and research upon request, including cost analysis, metrics questions and GCC ticketing items
• Assist Deloitte and Ernst & Young with annual audit processes related to payroll, tax and accounting, including document gathering, coordinating meeting for discussion and answering any questions
• Perform other duties as requested

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and four (4) years payroll experience, including two (2) years SAP & ADP experience; OR
• High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years payroll experience, including two (2) years SAP & ADP experience
• Knowledge of a 10-key calculator
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent planning, assessment, communication, analytical expertise and organization skills
• Professional and tactful

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent work experience and four (4) plus years payroll experience

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable state laws

At Freeport, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, rewards value and impact, and encourages safe production. Benefits and compensation are foundational elements of this package, along with career development opportunities, job progression and a culture supported by our core values, among others. Learn more at: FCX Jobs - Working Here
Benefits:
We provide an industry-leading benefits package with some of the lowest cost to employees - offering health, wellness, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and more. These benefits are available to you and your dependents starting day one. Our comprehensive benefits program is important to how we support the health and wellness of employees and their families. For further benefits information please click here: Benefits Details
Compensation:
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $69,000 - $94,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. To view an example of a Total Rewards Estimate for this role click here: Total Rewards Estimate
Safety / Work Conditions:
Candidates will be required to participate in a post-offer, pre-employment medical examination for the following positions which may have essential job duties that can impact both their own safety and the safety of others:

• Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or
• Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose "motor vehicles" includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel).

Equal Opportunity Employer