Payroll Specialist, Human Resources

Requisition ID: 73106

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant

pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen

and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving

needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid,

JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2025, the company reported

approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -

41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional

information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking a qualified candidate for a Payroll Specialist, Human Resources, (Senior Representative, Payroll) role to join our Global Human Resources organization. This role will be onsite at Amana, IA, Racine, WI or Tulsa, OK.

In this role you will support payroll activities for the Whirlpool U.S. payroll team by providing face-to-face support for local inquiries, applying local policies and practices, support time and attendance processes and delivering local training to supervisors on the system for timesheet maintenance.

Your responsibilities will include

• Compiling necessary time and attendance data from Whirlpool’s automated timekeeping system in order to perform bi-weekly payroll

• Performing data audit checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of required payroll information

• Collaborate with other support functions to ensure adjustments and deductions are submitted for payroll

• Maintain confidentiality in dealing with employee records and payroll information with a high degree of quality and accuracy

• Support local payroll administration, including inquiry and issue support for case management requests

• Knowledge of local HR policies and procedures impacting payroll

• Prioritize competing requests while ensuring payroll deadlines are met

• Participate in activities as needed (i.e. system testing, KPI’s, reporting, special project support, SOX audits, etc.)

• Responsible for the ongoing development and maintenance of documentation while championing continuous improvement

Minimum requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1+ years of experience in Payroll, Timekeeping or Data Entry

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor’s degree or actively working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Accounting

• Proficiency in MS Excel and Google suite (mail, sheets, docs)

• Experience with automated timekeeping systems (Kronos/UKG)

• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)

• Strong communications skills – verbal, active listening, written

• Experience working in a union environment

• Able to enforce compliance requirements

• Be well organized with attention to detail and follow up skills

• Ability to prioritize with varied timelines and be results oriented

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Solid problem solving and analytical skills needed to troubleshoot problems with urgency

What we offer

Generous benefits package , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.