Payroll Clerk

**BASIC FUNCTION**

Under the supervison of the Payroll Coordinator, this position is responsible for preparing the weekly and semimonthly payroll, including salaries, overtime, loans, savings fund, food coupons and vacation bonuses. Additionally, this position elaborates the termination payments.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

1. Review time records weekly, verifies the validity of the documentation to be entered and enters this information into the payroll system. Processing leaves, absences, vacations, disability, promotions and terminations.
- 2. Register the Social Security transactions.

3. Compute retroactive pay and other adjustments to employee pay accurately and timely

4. Prepare documentation requested to associates by institutions such as the Social Security and INFONAVIT.

5. Answer incoming calls from employees regarding status of their payment.

6. Record hours worked, overtime, leaves, absences, and vacation days. Maintain accurate and complete payroll files.

7. Elaborate termination payments as necessary.

8. Act as the initial resource for payroll inquiries and proposed problems’s solution to associates.

9. Calculate and review the food coupons process.

10. Manage, with the supervision of the Payroll Coordinator, the Savings fund process.

11. Distribute the pay stubs and the food coupons.

12. Elaborate weekly and monthly absenteeism and overtime reports for the supervisors and managers of the plant.

**RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS**
- Supervisory Relationships:
- 1. Reports to Payroll Coordinator.
- Organization Relationships:

- Regular contact with hourly workers and administrative employees.

External Business Relationships:

- Moderate contact with Government Institutions.
- Moderate contact with banks and payroll related vendors.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**

**EDUCATION**:

- Preference Technical or Professional Degree.

**EXPERIENCE**:

- Preference 1 year of experience in Payroll or related area.

**FORMATION**:

- Preference must have proficiency in MS Word & Excel. Knowledge of Eslabon system is preferred.

**SKILLS**:

- Traits
- Critical: Cautiousness, Thoroughness, External Structure, Self-Structure, Abstract Reasoning Ability, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Energy, and Idea Orientation.
- Supporting: Ego-drive, Urgency.
- Behaviors
- Critical: Is persistent; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; follows established policies and procedures.
- Supporting: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in.

**Why Work at Kohler Co.?**

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth
**About Us**

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.