Payroll Analyst Onsite

Requisition ID: 72528  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 Analyst role to join our Global Human Resources organization.  This role will be onsite at our Global Headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI. In this role, you will support the payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing support for inquiries, applying policies and practices, support time and attendance processes, and other approved transactional requests related to payroll processing.   Your responsibilities will include 
     Execute end-to-end biweekly and monthly payroll processing for Whirlpool U.S.& Canada Payrolls via SAP Maintain strict confidentiality and high data accuracy when managing employee records and payroll information Perform pre-and post-payroll audits, SOX compliance checks, data validation, and system reconciliations to ensure adherence to company policies and legal regulations. Process payroll adjustments and deductions accurately, collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline data flows Provide research and support for payroll related inquiries to ensure timely response. Assist with system testing, upgrades, and enhancements for SAP and HRIS platforms. Analyze payroll data trends to proactively identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and compliance enhancements Prioritize competing requests to meet strict deadlines while supporting ad-hoc activities and special projects Collect, analyse, and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with relevant regulations Supporting the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation to ensure complete, accurate, and up-to-date depiction of processes Minimum requirements 
   Bachelor’s Degree  2+ years of enterprise-level payroll processing experience Preferred skills and experiences 
   Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting Proficiency in Intermediate MS Excel, Google suite (mail, sheets, docs) Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) Excellent communications skills – verbal, active listening, written Able to enforce compliance requirements Well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills Excellent problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency Knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity Familiarity with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Dayforce, Workday) and their data structures . 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