Payroll Specialist

**Proven to Perform.** From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us. ATI is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Enterprise Business Services team in Dallas, TX. This is an onsite position in the Dallas office 5 days per week. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our growing, world-class manufacturing operations across multiple sites. This position requires a meticulous and proactive professional dedicated to ensuring our payroll processes are seamless, accurate, and compliant with all regulatory requirements. Joining our team offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital function within a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer. You will gain unparalleled exposure to complex payroll operations, including union and non-union environments, working in payroll systems like ADP and UKG Kronos. This role is critical in driving operational excellence and supporting our workforce's stability and satisfaction. **Key Performance Objectives:** 1. **Accurate Payroll Processing**: - Administer all aspects of payroll preparation, payment calculation, payroll deductions, and associated reports, including union payrolls. - Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payrolls using the ADP system. - Maintain precise records, files, and reports related to all payroll matters, including tax withholding forms, work hours, earnings records, and direct deposit forms. 2. **Compliance and Auditing**: - Conduct required payroll reviews, internal audits, and balancing functions to ensure compliance with government regulations and SOX. - Participate in cross-functional project teams for shared services initiatives to enhance compliance and efficiency. 3. **Employee Support and Problem Resolution**: - Respond promptly to payroll inquiries from employees, addressing potential shortages and overpayments. - Calculate and process manual payroll checks and future payment adjustments as needed. - Collaborate with HRIS and Benefits teams to manage employee information, including new hires, transfers, and terminations. 4. **System and Process Improvement**: - Utilize UKG (Kronos) for timekeeping and balancing. - Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy. - Provide ad hoc reporting for various departments, including HR, Benefits, Accounting, Tax, and Internal Audit. **Basic Qualifications:** - High school diploma or GED required - Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll administration **Preferred:** - Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - Experience with federal, state, and local payroll laws. - Experience with ADP Enterprise payroll and UKG (Kronos) time and attendance systems - Familiarity with union payrolls **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Strong ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. - Exceptional attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of results. - Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly with system, employee, and vendor issues. - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Quick learner with a knack for analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement. **We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science.** Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform. \*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.