CORPORATE PAYROLL KRONOS PROJECT SPECIALIST

Corporate Payroll Kronos Project Specialist

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS is looking for a Corporate Payroll Kronos Project Specialist to join our project team onsite at our corporate office in Greeley, CO. This person is responsible for implementing the upgrade of Kronos WFC to UKG Pro in the U.S. and Canada for 68,000+ team members. We are looking for a team-oriented person who is motivated to create a successful project environment for our employees. 

The hire date for this position will be on or after 12/16/24. The UKG project will begin in 2025 and be completed at the end of 2026. This position is approved for the duration of the project with the possibility of extension for another project expected to last 2-3 years. JBS has many opportunities to continue employment after the project concludes.

Responsibilities:

• Learn all current payroll procedures in Kronos WFC processed today
• Attend online UKG Pro classes and document system differences
• Learn the business units and different pay processing standards
• Understand pay policy configurations
• Attend meetings and provide project updates
• Work with the Integration team to review and update Computer Based Training videos in Articulate
• Learn Articulate software to maintain training sessions as policies evolve
• Create and complete test plans pertaining to pay rules, custom reporting, security roles, interfaces, etc.
• Assist in leading training sessions and provide support to our 70+ locations
• Miscellaneous payroll tasks assigned by supervisor/manager
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Kronos/UKG experience required
• 1-3 years of experience in similar role
• SAP and Excel knowledge preferred
• Technical skills with the ability to understand pay rule configuration, test plans, security roles, interfacing to other systems, mobile app roll out, learning management systems etc.
• Training and public speaking skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and privacy in all aspects of the job
• Must have attention to detail and high level of accuracy 
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, proactive, and dependable
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely to internal and external customers
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $65,000-$75,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• 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.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

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: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

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

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do 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 JBS and its companies 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 JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.