Payroll Technician (Lead Role Potential) Apply now » Date: Mar 5, 2025 Location: Mason, MI, US Company: Dart Container Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about numbers? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love helping others get paid accurately and on time? If so, we want YOU to be part of our dynamic team! We are looking for a Payroll Technician to manage the day-to-day provision and coordination of accurate and timely payroll services for our multi-location organization. Whether you're ready to take on a mid-level role or step into a lead position, we have opportunities for both! Who we are…  We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere!    What we offer…  + Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!   + Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement     + Paid holidays and paid time off + A vibrant wellness program + Community volunteer opportunities What you’ll do…  + Provide services such as entering preferences for voluntary deductions, direct deposits, tax withholdings, answering pay questions, and reprinting W-2 forms, etc. + Calculate corrections and exceptions to the payroll process, confirm authorization levels, and input in the system for next cycle or on-demand checks + Troubleshoot, make exception entries, and maintain data in the time and attendance system + Work with other departments to identify and resolve payroll issues + General understanding of the DOL, FLSA, and policy regulations that impact in/out entries and overtime + Interpret court orders to appropriately withhold child support payments and other garnishments; research issues with courts and provide data as needed + Execute payment processing through centralized Friend of the Court (FOC) programs + Run programs that transfer data through interfaces and make payroll calculations from time and attendance through gross, gross-to-net, payroll taxes, and general ledger + Use and understand daily controls, reconcile balances to pay registers, identify and resolve straight-forward issues + Provide requested data to various agencies regarding employee information, while maintaining appropriate confidentiality + Basic understanding of tax regulations to process withholdings and deposits + Support the generation and distribution of W-2 forms Additionally, as a Lead Technician, you will... + Be the first line of review for questions from Payroll Technicians regarding complex issues; provide guidance and training, monitor workloads, and encourage goal attainment + Apply comprehension of controls to reconcile balances; identify and resolve complex issues + Conduct tests within the payroll system concerning new rates and withholding schedules + Be accountable for the accurate and timely performance of leadership duties; share in the stewardship and oversight of the department What you’ll need…  + High school diploma or equivalent + Six (6) months of hands-on experience processing gross-to-net paychecks with solid understanding of payroll principles + Workplace experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel + SAP Payroll or related business system knowledge + Ability to become proficient with using in-house payroll information systems + Ability to maintain confidentiality + Ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret mathematical information such as percent differences, ratios, median, mean, weighted average, etc. + Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal and external customers + Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities + Strong attention to detail and accuracy + Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines As a Lead, you will need... + Two (2) years of progressive payroll experience with an ERP payroll system in a high volume, multi-state environment + Two (2) years of experience with SAP payroll or related business systems + Proven aptitude for understanding payroll system functionality + Comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll activities Preferred Skills and Qualifications: + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business, human resources, information technology or related field of study + Ability to apply accounting principles + Experience with multi-state payroll + Experience with time and attendance systems + Experience with in-house payroll processing Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries. Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more. Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. *THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. https://www.dartcontainer.com/eeoaa/ If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at ADArequests@dart.biz. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state. If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at applicationassistance@dart.biz for assistance.