Covia, formerly FAIRMOUNT SANTROL, is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. The formation of Covia,formerly FAIRMOUNT SANTROL, in 2018 is the most recent of many significant milestones in our shared history. Built from the merging of FAIRMOUNT SANTROL and UNIMIN CORPORATION, Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia, formerly FAIRMOUNT SANTROL employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

Covia is looking for a dynamic PAYROLL MANAGER who will have a positive impact on the PAYROLL TEAM team at its OTTAWA, IL location.  As a PAYROLL MANAGER, you will effectively and efficiently manage the payroll function for Covia, including timely preparation of accurate payrolls, proper state and federal tax compliance and maintain a high level of employee customer service. 

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage weekly/semi-monthly disbursement of multi-state payroll, including income withholding orders, benefits and taxes to +2,000 employees consistent with federal and state wage and hour laws
• Ensure processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations in an accurate and timely manner
• Responsible for OH Workers Comp payroll true up/payments and 401(k) match true up
• Creation and maintenance of payroll processes, procedures and recommend/implement improvements as needed to sustain an effective delivery of payroll
• Trouble shoots complex payroll issues associated with payroll processing and taxing
• Manage accrual processing, GL reporting, time and attendance interfacing and special pay processing
• Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (i.e. gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc)
• Critically review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations
• Manage and plan workflow and timelines effectively to ensure on-time delivery of department deliverables
• Foster efficiency; continuously seek opportunities to improve processes
• Collaborate with other departments to find solutions that are in the best interest of the company (HR, Benefits, Accounting). Understand interdependencies and functional impacts
• Ensure compliance with stated internal controls and benefit Plan document mandates
• Coordinate and participate in various audits, including external and retirement plan

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or human resources or equivalent training and experience in same/similar position. MBA a plus.
• Required – Minimum of 5 years of payroll management experience, preferably with large payrolls (+2,000 employees or more).
• Preferred – certified payroll professional
• Prior payroll system conversion experience a plus
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Familiarity with Payroll/Time-Keeping/HRIS software packages, including self-service and portal technology

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL DEMONSTRATE HIGH PROFICIENCY IN THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Managing through systems
• Process management
• Problem solving
• Written communications
• Decision making

BENEFITS:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
• Disability, Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

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At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we recognize this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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