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Sonoco

Payroll Specialist II

Charlotte, NC · On-site +1

$63K - $71K/yr

Alongside the Payroll team, the Payroll Specialist 2 will be responsible for performing assigned ... Will not consider remote applicants. This role is an operations role within our growing Sonoco ...

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$18 - $20/hr

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote payroll in York, SC is $25.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.96 and $28.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Remote payroll jobs focus on providing payroll services for employees of a business or organization. Your duties as a remote payroll manager include checking timekeeping related to employee work hours, calculating commissions, collect benefits payments and additional payment variables, and issuing checks to employees. In a large business, a payroll manager oversees a payroll processor, whose responsibilities include working to process and issue checks after taking steps to collect benefit payments, tax withholdings, and other dues. A payroll processor or payroll manager can work for one employer or multiple employers on a contract basis.

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To thrive as a Remote Payroll Specialist, you need a solid understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance standards, typically supported by a degree in accounting or related field and relevant payroll certifications. Familiarity with payroll software (such as ADP, Paychex, or QuickBooks), time-tracking systems, and secure data management tools is essential. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective remote communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with legal requirements, and seamless collaboration in a distributed work environment.

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Industry UsageHR, finance, payroll servicesAccounting firms, small businesses
Search IntentPayroll management, employee compensationFinancial record keeping, ledger management

Remote Payroll professionals focus on processing employee payments, managing tax compliance, and handling payroll systems. Remote Bookkeepers primarily maintain financial records, reconcile accounts, and support accounting functions. While both roles involve financial data, Remote Payroll emphasizes employee compensation and HR integration, whereas Remote Bookkeeping centers on accurate financial record management.

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Payroll Specialist II

Charlotte, NC • On-site, Remote

Sonoco
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$63K - $71K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Sonoco rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Alongside the Payroll team, the Payroll Specialist 2 will be responsible for performing assigned duties regarding the processing of hourly and salaried payrolls for the Company's US and Canadian operations.

NOTE: This is a hybrid position, based out of Charlotte, NC. Will not consider remote applicants.

This role is an operations role within our growing Sonoco Services (S2) organization. It is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a global organization and use the operations knowledge to explore further career growth within Sonoco Services or the broader Sonoco organization.

What you'll be doing:

  • Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and support of Sonoco's payrolls. Includes multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay cycles.
  • Participate in improvement projects through optimization of Workday processes specifically focused on eliminating manual operations.
  • Assist in Root Cause investigation and corrective/preventative action implementation for repeat and impactful payroll errors.
  • Proactive audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance with SOX to identify any control weaknesses. Initiates corrective action for system edit and error messages.
  • Oversee distribution of confidential information as needed to PWC, auditors, corporate, etc. as needed.
  • Must be able to research federal and state rules and regulations for the U.S. and Canada.
  • Must be able to make decisions to resolve pay issues that arise with the operations, balancing the needs of the employees with the cost to Sonoco, while ensuring that Sonoco follows federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Handle garnishment documents and manage employee case resolution.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree - preferred majors include business administration, accounting, finance, and human resources
  • 2 -3 years of payroll processing experience of 2,000+ employees
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies
  • Strong Payroll Auditing Skills
  • Strong analytical and people skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Teams)
  • Ability to effectively organize and structure activities
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5-7 years of payroll processing experience of 5,000+ employees
  • Workday payroll processing experience
  • Experience working in a fast-paced public company environment
  • UKG experience

Preferred Certifications: FPC or CPP

Compensation:

  • Payroll Specialist II: $63,840 - $71,820

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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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Sonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands. We produce packaging for many of the world's most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks. Sonoco's operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world's largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components). From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Hartsville, SC, US

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