Payroll and Finance Administrator

Hydro Aluminium Metal a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods and high-purity aluminum with a global production network of around 5,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and in the U.S., two-thirds of our primary aluminum production is based on renewable energy.

Job Location: Rosemont, IL

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Salary Range: $73,806 - $81,756

Job Summary: 

The Payroll, Corporate, and Financial Administrator is responsible for managing the company’s payroll processes, handling corporate documentation, and supporting financial operations. The role requires a high level of organization, financial acumen, and attention to detail to ensure compliance with legal regulations and accuracy in financial records.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in administering payroll and corporate administration is required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Certification such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is recommended.
• Working knowledge of ADP HRIS system preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Proficiency in HRIS & Payroll systems, advanced knowledge of payroll management software.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Results oriented and strong problem-solving skills/analysis.
• Discrete, able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately.  High level of integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer payroll account transactions for Hydro Aluminum Metals USA Commercial & Recycling located in Chicago, Canada, and other Remote Locations (e.g., salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and expat tax payments).
• Ensure compliance with laws & tax obligations by maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Advise payroll clerks at plant locations.
• Administers ADP Security Management Services to provide functions to manage users access to ADP Services.
• Coordinate with company tax services the US tax obligations for Expats.
• Balances the payroll accounts by resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Reconciliation of 401k & Payroll, coordinate with Benefit Manager for 401k plan audits.
• Maintains Payroll guidelines, policies, and procedures.