Company Description
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.
When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.
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Job Description
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Workday Payroll Specialist to join our payroll team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes, accounting principles, and tax regulations. This role will be responsible for supporting processing of payrolls, general ledger postings, and reconciliation of payroll payments. This role requires a combination of payroll expertise in the Workday platform, deep understanding of payroll processes and financial implications, and strong reconciliation skills.
Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.

• Processing payroll input and payments for weekly or bi-weekly payrolls
• Reconcile and resolve Payroll tax submission though ADP Smart Compliance.
• Reconcile and process weekly integrations with funding to third parties accounting for all differences for net pay, taxes, garnishments, etc.
• Process payments for highly compensated employees including Stock, Non-Qualified, and other Perquisites/Programs with an understanding of state and federal tax implications to ensure compliance.
• Conduct financial analysis of payroll-related expenses, including labor costs, benefits, taxes, and other payroll-related liabilities, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Serve on cross departmental teams and provide payroll accounting support for project teams including acquisitions.
• Support new procedures/projects and improvements due to business changes, operational requirements, strategic initiatives, and legal requirements.
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