Senior Payroll Clerk

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!

Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. Employees working on a flexible schedule collaborate online and in-person at our Collaboration Hub at the Cotton Center in Phoenix. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration.

Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities.

Description

Efficiently and accurately process payroll for various US locations utilizing the payroll system in a shared services environment.

- Responsible for processing Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Monthly payrolls for locations across the U.S. using the payroll system SAP/SuccessFactors. Using attention to detail, analytical thinking and a proactive nature, they ensure all processes are flowing as normal and in line with payroll requirements.

- FSS payroll inbox, processing ticket requests, including tax withholding updates, direct deposit changes, pay card enrollment, record additional pay items, reimbursements and deductions, garnishment/tax levy, mass uploads, etc.. Peer audits. Prepare answers to Writs of Garnishments. Processing Off Cycle payments. Incoming mail processing.

- Provide assistance to branch personnel regarding application of pay practices, processing of payrolls and the generation of reports and queries, including monthly and per pay period payroll reports to sites.

- Resolve payroll related employee questions and problems via phone, email and Teams chat.

- Counts, balances and distributes payroll checks; assist with data entry, file maintenance, and distribution of payroll information and account analysis in payroll and payroll tax related areas.

- Assist with payroll account reconciliation research.

- Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

- Two (2) years of experience in payroll, accounting, analytical or other related field

Preferred

- High School diploma or GED

- Six months SAP experience

- Six months of ADP experience

- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office

Criteria/Conditions

- Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

- Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment

- Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ

- Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator

- Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk

- Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds

- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required

- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws

What We Offer You

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.00 - $32.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

- Company-paid life and disability insurance

- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

- Tuition assistance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle

- Internal progression opportunities

Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

What We Require

- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.

- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.

- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.

- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.