Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from a 4 year college or university+3 years of professional experience in payroll processingEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant’s ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related fieldPayroll experience in a manufacturing environment Familiarity with payroll and time and attendance system(s), preferably WorkbrainExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExhibits a strong commitment to dependability and reliability; ability to gain the confidence and respect of the customer base and holds a high degree of integrity, understanding the importance of sensitive and/or confidential informationStrong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and related computer skillsDemonstrates aptitude to work independently using analytical thinking; possesses a strong understanding of business processes to deliver requested output timely and accuratelyExperience managing multiple complex projects and delivering under tight deadlines and resource constraints.Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple large projects and interact with all organization levels

Additional Requirements:

Must be able to work on site full time in Torrance, California. 

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $70K to $95K.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Payroll Specialist will maintain the integrity of payroll and timekeeping to ensure accurate information for reporting of payroll data.  Be responsible for the daily update of management reports, financial report, provide supports with the accounting entries for month-end functions, and automate payroll tasks where applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Check error log and fix any errors and then send the AR and GL filesResponsible for the preparation and processing of payroll; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; verify that all time sheets are approved by the appropriate level of authority; track and deduct all employee purchases and other special payroll deductionsMonitor the processing of new hires, employee status changes, terminations, and other employee processes for appropriate accuracy of payrollMonitor overtime and report fluctuations periodically to managementEnsures payroll is executed accurately and timely by partnering with human resources and managementInvestigates any payroll discrepanciesProcesses any manual or off cycle payments, employee reimbursements, pay card payments, termination pay as neededConsult with appropriate party on discrepancies, problems, and issues involved in the payroll processForecasts payroll payments to Finance Manager and other members of management, and liaise with the accounting team on all payroll related reconciliationsWork closely with Human Resources to maintain compliance with company policiesRun queries utilizing payroll software, research and answer all payroll related questionsProvides accrual time off reports to HR and managementAssist with journal entries and balance books of accountsPerform SOX controls and internal controls