Senior Payroll Clerk

Why You Should Apply for This Job  

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing employment that recognizes excellence and encourages safe production, with a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority. Apply Today!     

 

Where You Will Work    

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits. 

Description

Efficiently and accurately process payroll for various US locations utilizing the payroll system in a shared services environment.

• Responsible for processing Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Monthly payrolls for locations across the U.S. using the payroll system SAP/SuccessFactors. Using attention to detail, analytical thinking and a proactive nature, they ensure all processes are flowing as normal and in line with payroll requirements.
• FSS payroll inbox, processing ticket requests, including tax withholding updates, direct deposit changes, pay card enrollment, record additional pay items, reimbursements and deductions, garnishment/tax levy, mass uploads, etc.. Peer audits. Prepare answers to Writs of Garnishments. Processing Off Cycle payments. Incoming mail processing.
• Provide assistance to branch personnel regarding application of pay practices, processing of payrolls and the generation of reports and queries, including monthly and per pay period payroll reports to sites.
• Resolve payroll related employee questions and problems via phone, email and Teams chat.
• Counts, balances and distributes payroll checks; assist with data entry, file maintenance, and distribution of payroll information and account analysis in payroll and payroll tax related areas.
• Assist with payroll account reconciliation research.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

• 2 years payroll, tax and accounting experience

 

Preferred

• 6 months SAP experience

• 6 months ADP experience

• Knowledge of a 10-key calculator

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Professional and tactful

 

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What We Offer You 

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $23.00 - $31.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits, or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.