Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

Requisition ID: 73106  About Whirlpool Corporation   Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool , KitchenAid , JennAir, Maytag , Amana, Brastemp , Consul , and InSinkErator . In 2025, the company reported approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at   WhirlpoolCorp.com .    This role in summary 
   Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for a  Payroll Specialist, Human Resources, (Senior Representative, Payroll)  role to join our Global Human Resources organization.   This role will be onsite at Amana, IA, Racine, WI or Tulsa, OK.   In this role you will support payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing face-to-face support for local inquiries, applying local policies and practices, support time and attendance processes and delivering local training to supervisors on the system for timesheet maintenance.   Your responsibilities will include 
   Compiling necessary time and attendance data from Whirlpool’s automated timekeeping system in order to perform bi-weekly payroll Performing data audit checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of required payroll information Collaborate with other support functions to ensure adjustments and deductions are submitted for payroll Maintain confidentiality in dealing with employee records and payroll information with a high degree of quality and accuracy Support local payroll administration, including inquiry and issue support for case management requests Knowledge of local HR policies and procedures impacting payroll Prioritize competing requests while ensuring payroll deadlines are met Participate in activities as needed (i.e. system testing, KPI’s, reporting, special project support, SOX audits, etc.) Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation while championing continuous improvement   Minimum requirements 
   High School Diploma or GED  1+ years of experience in Payroll, Timekeeping or Data Entry   Preferred skills and experiences 
   Bachelor’s degree or actively working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting Proficiency in MS Excel and Google suite (mail, sheets, docs) Experience with automated timekeeping systems (Kronos/UKG) Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Strong communications skills – verbal, active listening, written Experience working in a union environment Able to enforce compliance requirements Be well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills Ability to prioritize with varied timelines and be results oriented Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Solid problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency   What we offer 
   Generous benefits package , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).    Additional information 
     Whirlpool’s Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:   Always On Flexibility  - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work