<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Payroll Specialist II</p> <p>Pay Rate:</p> <p>52,100 to 69,500</p> <p>Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.</p> <p>Category:</p> <p>Salary Full-Time</p> <p>Physical Location:</p> <p>International Paper - Port Wentworth Mill</p> <p>1 Bonnybridge Rd</p> <p>Port Wentworth, GA 31407</p> <p>The Job You Will Perform:</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for a variety of routine and some non-routine accounting/clerical functions in accordance with standard procedures in one or more of the following areas: payroll, general accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and/or forecasting </li><li>Perform daily financial activities of the mill </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly reports </li><li>Responsible for reconciling payroll prior to processing </li><li>May use software packages to compute withholdings and deductions where multiple tax laws are involved as well as payments on sales draws and commissions </li><li>Handle off cycle checks </li><li>Use WorkBrain application effectively to run reports, enter employee holidays, add vacation records, etc. </li><li>Coordinate with HR Team for act ivies regarding wage increases, employee reports, certification increases or decreases, and short-term disability </li><li>Assist with month-end close under direction of the Mill Controller </li><li>Responsible for entering and keeping records of chemical receipt information within the SAP system </li></ul> <p>The Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge You Will Bring:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required, college degree preferred </li><li>3+ years of payroll related experience required </li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of all Microsoft Office </li><li>Proficiency using spreadsheets, database, and word processing software </li><li>Ability to work independently </li><li>Time Management, Organization, Results Oriented, Communication, Priority Setting, Works Well with Others </li></ul> <p>The Career You Will Build:</p> <ul> <li>Leadership training </li><li>Promotional opportunities </li></ul> <p>The Benefits You Will Enjoy:</p> <p>International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.</p> <p>The Impact You Will Make:</p> <p>We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're Proud to be IP.</p> <p>The Culture You Will Experience:</p> <p>International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.</p> <p>The Company You Will Join:</p> <p>International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com</p> <p>International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>#LI-CK</p> <p>Share this job:</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Port Wentworth, GA, US, 31407</p> <p>Category: Finance</p> <p>Date: Mar 10, 2025</p> <p>If you are not finding suitable opportunities, please click below to join our talent community!</p> <p>Join Our Community</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Savannah</p>