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June 2, 2026

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<div>Senior Payroll SpecialistVeralto Corporation Location: Chicago, IL area (Remote with local proximity to Wood Dale office preferred) Function: Veralto Corporate HR – Global Payroll (Shared Services)About VeraltoVeralto is a global industrial technology company dedicated to safeguarding the world’s most vital resources. With approximately 17,000 associates worldwide, it provides solutions that ensure access to clean water and support the safety, traceability, and quality of essential goods.The company operates through two main segments: Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation, serving industries such as water, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing.About The RoleVeralto is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to support the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across the United States, while contributing to the evolution of the Global Payroll function.This role is part of Veralto’s Corporate HR Shared Services organization, within the Global Payroll team. The function is currently undergoing a transformation—from a decentralized structure into a more standardized and scalable global payroll model—focused on improving consistency, strengthening controls, and enhancing operational efficiency.This opening is primarily aligned to the Chicago area (Wood Dale), where the team maintains operational touchpoints. While the role is fully remote, proximity to the Chicago area is preferred to support occasional office-related needs.The ideal candidate is a seasoned payroll professional with strong execution capabilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic environment. This role is well-suited for someone who brings a leadership mindset and ownership, even if they are not yet at a formal manager level.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Execute end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US pay groups and legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.</li><li>Own key components of the payroll lifecycle, including data validation, reconciliations, issue resolution, and final outputs.</li><li>Support payroll execution within a Workday–ADP environment, including pre-work, validation, and troubleshooting.</li><li>Administer complex pay components such as commissions, bonuses, equity transactions, severance, and retroactive adjustments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</li><li>Monitor payroll timelines and proactively escalate risks when inputs are incomplete or delayed.</li><li>Perform payroll reviews and reconciliations to identify discrepancies before finalization.</li><li>Maintain SOX-compliant, audit-ready documentation and support audit requests.</li><li>Manage employee lifecycle payroll activities (new hires, changes, separations).</li><li>Respond to employee inquiries through shared inbox/ticketing processes.</li><li>Prepare payroll reports and support stakeholders with accurate and timely data.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to standardization and automation efforts.</li><li>Operate effectively in an evolving environment while maintaining strong control discipline.</li></ul>Team & Operating Context:<ul><li>Part of the Global Payroll function within Corporate HR Shared Services.</li><li>Supports US payroll operations while collaborating with a distributed, global team.</li><li>Works closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors.</li><li>Contributes to a payroll function that is actively evolving toward a global, standardized model.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>5–7 years of experience in US payroll operations (multi-state, multi-entity).</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.</li><li>Strong experience with ADP platforms (Enterprise, eTime, Smart Compliance, Reporting).</li><li>Advanced knowledge of US payroll regulations (federal, state, and local).</li><li>Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes with accountability.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li><li>Strong communication and organizational skills.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>CPP certification (strongly preferred).</li><li>Experience with Workday or similar HCM systems.</li><li>Experience in shared services or global payroll environments.</li><li>Exposure to payroll transformations or process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership mindset, even in an individual contributor role.</li></ul>Additional Details:<ul><li>Individual contributor role with strong ownership and growth potential.</li></ul></div>US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $70000 - $90000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. US residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes. The EEO posters are available <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:applyassistance@veralto.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">applyassistance@veralto.com</a> to request accommodation. Unsolicited AssistanceWe do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at any of the <a href="https://www.veralto.com/our-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Veralto companies</a>, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Veralto and its companies. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Veralto and its companies because of the unsolicited referral.

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