Payroll COE Analyst

Job Title: – Payroll COE Analyst

Pay Rate:

$57,200 - $75,000

PL 6

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Physical Location

The location of successful candidate is flexible.   

Overview:

The Payroll Specialist (“Specialist”) will report to a Payroll Team Lead.  Specialists will work in a 5-6 member team supporting a geographical district of approximately 37 facilities.  Specialists will review and submit approved payroll data from the timekeeping systems into SAP to ensure Hourly Manufacturing team members are paid timely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable federal and state guidelines governing Gross Pay.  Specialists will stay abreast of payroll matters in their geographical district; matters such as PSL, unionization, union contract ratification and other pay related activities, and compliance with state and local laws.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Review time and attendance data along with associated approvals in the time and attendance systems to ensure accuracy of pay. 
• Begin the escalation process for time not approved by authorized supervisors to adhere to established time and attendance submission deadlines.
• Upload approved time and attendance data into SAP by the established deadlines.
• Provide support to the on-going standardization and optimization of time and attendance submission processes to sustain and increase efficiency and accuracy of payroll. 
• Calculate and submit supplemental pay files for unscheduled events such as: 
  • Retro-Pay Changes
  • Union Ratification Bonuses
  • Reward Payouts
  • Other unscheduled events
• Confirmation of base pay rates for Hourly Manufacturing team members to ensure accuracy of pay.

Qualifications:

• College degree in Accounting/Finance or commensurate experience
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP modules
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking, rapidly changing environment with rigid deadlines.
• Strong desire for continuous process improvement.

Core Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Customer Focus
• Priority Setting
• Process Management
• Informing
• Integrity and Trust
• Drive for Results
• Action Oriented
• Problem Solving
• Standing Alone
• Managerial Courage

Functional/Technical Skills:

• Experience with Workbrain and or Kronos Payroll System
• Knowledge of SAP HR
• Other time and attendance software experience is a plus

Travel: Out of state travel is required.  Travel is estimated at ~10% but may vary depending on proximity to geographic area of responsibility.  Relocation is not required.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.