Payroll Specialist - Decatur, IL

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Job Title: Payroll Specialist - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Accounting/Finance/Asset Management
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Payroll Specialist -Decatur, IL

This is a full time, non-exempt position.

Position Summary:

The Payroll Specialist will play a critical role in ADM's Corporate Payroll team. In this fast paced, customer service driven environment, the Payroll Specialist will interact with a diverse workforce including colleagues and management with top level visibility. In line with ADM's core values, a successful candidate will demonstrate dedication to confidentiality and operational excellence with a focus on the customer. The individual in this role will gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience in an area of Payroll that interacts daily with colleagues and management from all levels of the organization. Excellent customer service is a must for this role as you direct and advise on personnel decisions of colleagues professional lives.

Job Responsibilities:

Process US and Canadian hourly payroll, with accuracy and timeliness
Apply complex problem-solving skills to remediate any processing errors
Apply discretion in decision-making for maintaining compliance as well as a high level of customer service
Communicate effectively with local management teams to ensure accurate payroll processing
Approach process and system with a continuous improvement mindset
Maintain data compliantly and securely
Complete balancing with accuracy for W2 and T4 processing
Consistently review employee status and update as needed
Ensure accurate process documentation inclusive of manuals and SOP's
Provide guidance and support to ADM employees timely, accurately and professionally
Collaborate with management and other departments across the organization for top notch customer service

Job Requirements:

Minimum of three years of general office/accounting experience; payroll experience preferred
Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Intermediate understanding of accounting/mathematical procedures is required
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Strong strategic thinking and a firm attention to detail are a must
Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking forms
Knowledge of ADM business units/structure preferred
Superior attention to detail with the ability to locate discrepancies
Motivation to be innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
Exceptional customer service, organization and time management skills
Special projects may be given to help support management metrics
Ability to set goals, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Comfortable making quick/calculated decisions
Knowledge of IBM (CICS & IMS) and MDM systems
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Must be able to hear and speak clearly; read, comprehend and communicate, orally and in writing in order to effectively communicate in person or by phone
Physical requirements include standing, filing, bending, sitting for extended periods of time and working on the telephone

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 08/13/26