Payroll Specialist

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

BROADWAY COMPLEX JOB POSTING

BROADWAY, VA 22853

10/06/2026

Payroll Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll / Time & Attendance Clerk is responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll and timekeeping processes for hourly team members. This position works closely with supervisors, management, Human Resources, and Payroll to review employee time records, identify and correct discrepancies, maintain required documentation, and ensure accurate information is entered into the timekeeping/payroll system.

This position requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, professionalism, and follow-through.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate and distribute employee time reports/time sheets for supervisor review and approval.
• Review timekeeping records for missing punches, incorrect hours, schedule discrepancies, and other exceptions.
• Enter approved timekeeping corrections into SAP and/or applicable timekeeping systems.
• Enter hours for hourly team members when electronic time punches are unavailable or require manual entry.
• Work with supervisors and management to resolve time and attendance discrepancies before payroll deadlines.
• Maintain accurate time sheets and payroll records for Live Haul crews and other designated departments.
• Enter company store, uniform, and other authorized payroll deductions as required.
• Assist employees and supervisors with basic payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Maintain supporting documentation for payroll adjustments, corrections, and approvals.
• Monitor information for accuracy and notify appropriate management or HR personnel of unresolved discrepancies.
• Provide backup support for payroll functions during vacations, absences, and other periods as needed.
• Provide backup coverage for the Time & Attendance Coordinator as required.
• Assist with weekly payroll processing and other payroll-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain employee and payroll information in strict confidence.
• Follow established company policies and procedures related to payroll, timekeeping, attendance, and record retention.
• Perform additional administrative and payroll duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet payroll deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with hourly team members, supervisors, managers, Human Resources, and Payroll.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard office applications.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Previous payroll, timekeeping, HR, administrative, or data-entry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plant operations and/or Live Production preferred.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, research issues, and follow through until resolved.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential due to payroll processing deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous payroll, time and attendance, HR, accounting, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience working with SAP or an electronic timekeeping/payroll system preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality
• Dependability
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Payroll Deadline Awareness
• Professionalism

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $39,393. - $49,241.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.