Payroll Coordinator

Payroll Coordinator

Join Nucor, North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

Basic Job Functions:

The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for weekly processing of all payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. This includes preparation, filing, and reconciliation of quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns; preparation and distribution of W-2 forms; and generating and submitting weekly and monthly payroll reports to Accounting. The role also involves maintaining accurate payroll records and resolving discrepancies promptly. In addition, this position will assist with various HR activities as needed, such as processing pay status changes, maintaining personnel and benefits files, supporting New Hire Orientation, supporting Open Enrollment, assisting with the Entry Level Pool process, and performing other duties as needed. Nucor teammates are expected to participate in and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork while maintaining compliance in all areas of the site within our Quality Control System.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 2+ years of payroll experience processing payroll and payroll taxes at a corporate level, including multi-state compliance and familiarity with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Ability to reconcile payroll accounts and ensure accurate reporting for audits and compliance.
• Understanding of wage and hour laws, FLSA regulations, and benefits deductions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools for payroll reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

PHR or SHRM certification

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace