JOB DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.  

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and support the United States payroll department as our Payroll Specialist  for KONE Americas based in Lisle, IL (hybrid schedule)?  

Essential Functions:

- You will gather all relevant data for payroll purposes and execute the payroll run (i.e process payroll, salary transfer, payroll calculations, input, audits, distribution and financial reporting) by using the defined KONE tools and systems and according to the KONE process.   
- Ensures that payroll transactions are completed in accordance with the given deadlines and provide data to external supplier as needed.
- Completes various reporting requirements (i.e pay-periodical, monthly and annual tax and statistical payroll reporting.
- Supports administration practices in accordance with changing business needs and legal requirements.
- Creates, maintains and terminates employee related information in SAP HR or other relevant system, as a result of recruitment (hire/transfer), manage exit or international assignment processes or other employment related changes.

As our Payroll Specialist, you will bring 3+ years of work experience in the payroll field, as well as 5+ years of experience with HRIS/Microsoft Office products. You will also have experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and maintaining compliance with current law on a daily basis.

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

• We value your authentic self 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values 

• Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment 

• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work 

Just some of our many benefits include: 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

• Opportunities to learn and grow 

• Matching 401K 

• Pension plan 

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family 

• Paid holidays and paid time off 

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! 

*Beware of Recruitment Scams*  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers