Sr. Payroll Administrator

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe. We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet. Everything we do is about Making Better Happen. Compensation Range: $70,350 - $117,250 Possible Bonus: 7.5% AAKEdison Edison, NJ About the role The Senior Payroll Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with relevant regulations, managing payroll audits, and serving as the subject matter expert on payroll matters across multiple sites and states. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly payrolls, including calculations, deductions, and adjustments. Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies. Reconcile payroll and collaborate with the finance team for month-end and year-end closing. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries related to payroll. Administer and process bonuses, commissions, and other special payments. Prepare and file payroll tax reports (e.g., 941, W-2, 1099, 1095C) and respond to tax inquiries or audits. Assist with the annual 401(k) audit by preparing required payroll documentation and coordinating with auditors to ensure timely and accurate reporting. Maintain payroll systems and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Implement payroll system upgrades and process improvements. Liaise with HR and finance teams on compensation changes, new hires, terminations, and benefits. Manage relationships with external vendors such as payroll service providers and benefit administrators. Stay current with payroll legislation and best practices; ensure team compliance and updates as needed. About you Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration, HR, or related field (preferred). Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity. Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll. Extensive knowledge of payroll practices, tax regulations, and labor laws. Proficiency with payroll systems (UKG preferred) and MS Office, especially Excel. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. In return AAK offer Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offer potential for you to progress your future career. Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire. Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500. We match 100% of the first 3% you contribute to your 401(k), and 50% of the next 3%. Free Life and Disability insurance. Employee Assistance Program. Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans. Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more. Celebrations, events, and activities onsite and supporting our communities. Recognition incentives for service and peer-to-peer recognition. About AAK Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years. AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.

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