Payroll Specialist

Why This Role Is Critical

Payroll is critical because it ensures accurate, timely pay, compliance with regulations, and supports organizational integrity. This role is key to maintaining trust, efficiency, and a positive employee experience across the organization. This role includes preparing payroll, reviewing data for compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and performing reconciliations. The position involves regular interaction with employees and management to address payroll inquiries, audits, and reporting requests. As part of a collaborative team, the Payroll Specialist will contribute to process improvements and participate in assigned projects to enhance efficiency and compliance.

What You’ll Do Day-To-Day

- Compiles payroll data and statistics to maintain records and for the calculation of payroll.

- Accumulates and organizes information to ensure that related payroll accounts are reported to all required governmental agencies.

- Prepares and creates standard and ad-hoc reports.

- Reviews and ensures accurate computation of pay and interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.

- Assignments may include participating in internal and external audits.

- Answers employee questions pertaining to their pay advice.

- Processes and audits routing full-time and part-time payrolls.

- Maintains records for audit and historical purposes.

- Process out-of-cycle payments, reversals and adjustments when required.

What You'll Bring

- High School diploma or equivalent education with a minimum of 2 years of related experience is required.

- Compiles payroll data and statistics to maintain records and for the calculation of payroll.

- Accumulates and organizes information to ensure that related payroll accounts are reported to all required governmental agencies.

- Prepares and creates standard and ad-hoc reports.

- Reviews and ensures accurate computation of pay and interprets company policies and government regulations affecting payroll procedures.

- Assignments may include participating in internal and external audits.

- Answers employee questions pertaining to their pay advice.

- Processes and audits routing full-time and part-time payrolls.

- Maintains records for audit and historical purposes.

- Processes out-of-cycle payments, reversals and adjustments when required.

- Experience with processing payroll for unionized workers and knowledge of EPSCA and CUSW collective agreements is an asset.

- Experience with UKG payroll system is an asset.

Total Rewards Package

- Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).

- Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.

- Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.

- Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

About Framatome

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

- Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.

- Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.

- Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A ).