Payroll Specialist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for payroll processing in the U.S. and Canada, while ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and other regulatory obligations. Review, calculate, and process payroll changes and adjustments. Prepare and execute state and federal payroll taxes and payroll funding.

• Prepare and process weekly and biweekly payroll for all exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees, in the U.S. and Canada.
• Complete off cycle payrolls for the U.S. and Canada as needed.
• Prepare and execute multi-state taxation activities related to payroll, including federal, state provincial, and local tax.
• Review timecards in Kronos Timekeeping system for accuracy, process changes to employee timecards, audit batch information for accuracy and ensure timely execution of data for processing.
• Process termination and final payments in accordance with State and Federal requirements and within company guidelines.
• Support workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are recorded and processed accurately in a timely manner.
• Ensure prompt responses for all payroll queries from HR professionals, at all US and Canada sites.
• Works closely with the external payroll vendor ADP and the Payroll Manager on tax filing reconciliation and payroll related tax funding.
• Plan and coordinate the production and distribution of all employee tax statements and notifications (W2, W2C, T4) as required by law.
• Assist with the year-end payroll tasks.
• Assist Payroll Manager with any special projects as needed.
• Back up to other Payroll team members.

MUST haves:

• 2+ years of related payroll experience 
• Expertise in US payroll taxation and filings 
• Working knowledge of multiple State payroll tax laws 

PREFERRED skills:

• Proficiency with spreadsheets including PIVOT and VLOOKUP 
• Working knowledge of Kronos, Workday and ADP system (taxes) 
• Expertise in Canadian payroll processing
• Having CPP designation 
• Working knowledge of payroll audit procedures.
• Must be extremely detail oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

We offer 1 flex day remote, on-site gym, weekly lunch and breakfast. 

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us