Payroll Administrator

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.
Function:
Finance & Accounting
Job Summary:
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for U.S. and/or Canada employees. This role performs payroll administration activities, maintains payroll records, supports compliance and internal controls, resolves employee inquiries, and assists with payroll tax and year-end activities. The position requires strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payrolls within Workday.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll and timekeeping data.
• Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholding elections, deductions, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
• Support payroll tax filings, quarterly reporting, and year-end activities.
• Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, payroll procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to support payroll operations.
• Participate in payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping applications.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and payroll administration practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Workday Payroll experience preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.

Estimated base pay for the position is typically between: $56,700 - $74,800
The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.
In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer's contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more!
For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/.
FMLA:
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

• Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, CF Industries may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence ("AI") and machine learning technologies, to assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing candidates whose qualifications align with job-related criteria, including information provided during the application process such as resumes, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools support but do not replace human decision-making, and all final employment decisions are made by our Talent Acquisition team and/or hiring managers exercising independent judgment.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, need reasonable accommodation with the application process, or have questions about our use of AI, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com .
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