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Lead Payroll Technician - Remote Eligible!

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Date: Aug 6, 2025

Location: Mason, MI, US

Company: Dart Container

Are you a payroll expert with a passion for precision and problem-solving? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-location environment where your leadership and analytical skills make a real impact? If so, we want you on our team!

As our Lead Payroll Technician, you'll be the go-to authority for all things payroll. You'll ensure accurate and timely payroll services across multiple locations, guide Payroll Technicians through complex issues, and collaborate with departments to resolve challenges. This is a hands-on role that blends technical expertise, leadership, and customer service.

This position is available as hybrid or fully remote, depending on geographical location.

Pay Range: $25.88 - 37.00/hour depending on experience and position level.

Who we are… 

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers, ensuring you can enjoy your food and drinks anytime, anywhere! 

What we offer… 

• Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401K and more!  

• Flexible work options: Hybrid or fully remote opportunities based on location

• Approved job-related training and tuition reimbursement    

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• A vibrant wellness program

• Community volunteer opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• O versee and provide basic services to employees; enter preferences for voluntary deductions, direct deposits and tax withholdings, answer pay questions, and reprint W-2 forms, etc.

• First line of review for questions from Payroll Technicians regarding complex issues; provide guidance and training, monitor workloads, and encourage goal attainment

• Calculate corrections and exceptions to the payroll process, confirm authorization levels, and input in the system for next cycle or on-demand checks

• Advanced understanding of payroll systems, DOL, FLSA and policy regulations; time evaluation, interfaces, and implications for payroll

• Apply knowledge and experience in the interpretation of court orders to appropriately withhold child support payments and other garnishments; research issues with courts and provide data

• Execute centralized Friend of the Court (FOC) programs; research and resolve interface issues with IT

• Work with other departments to resolve issues

• Run programs that transfer data through interfaces and make payroll calculations from time and attendance through gross, gross-to-net, payroll taxes, and general ledger with a solid understanding of the impact to general ledgers and payroll taxes

• Apply comprehension of controls to reconcile balances; identify and resolve complex issues

• Provide requested data to internal and external customers while adhering to confidentiality policies

• Conduct tests within the payroll system concerning new rates and withholding schedules

• Support the generation and distribution of W-2 forms

• Accountable for the accurate and timely performance of leadership duties; share in the stewardship and oversight of the department

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• May direct the work of others

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two (2) years of progressive payroll experience with an ERP payroll system in a high volume, multi-state environment

• Two (2) years of experience with SAP payroll or related business systems

• Proven aptitude for understanding payroll system functionality

• Comprehensive knowledge of tax regulations related to payroll activities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal and external customers

• Demonstrated ability to calculate, analyze, and interpret mathematical information such as percent differences, ratios, median, mean, weighted average, etc.

• Proven analytical problem solver

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision

• Ability to maintain composure and adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-focused work environment characterized by rapid change, minimal lead times, and multiple competing priorities

• Understanding of accounting principles

• Understanding of multi-state payrolls with solid payroll tax skills and experiences

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business, human resources, information technology or related field of study, preferred

• Advanced payroll knowledge or experience, preferred

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred

• Experience with in-house payroll processing, preferred

• Experience with multi-state child support and garnishment, preferred

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

*THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) ###-#### Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) ###-#### Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.