Job Title:

Payroll Specialist
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Location:*

Las Vegas, NV

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Department/Group:*

Accounting & Finance
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Position Type:*

Full Time

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Hourly/Salary:*

Hourly
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Regular/Temp:*

Regular

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Exempt/Non-Exempt:*

Non-Exempt
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Reports To:*

Accounting Manager

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*Position Overview:
MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting both Human Resources and Accounting to maintain the integrity of the Payroll function to employees are paid correctly and on a timely basis. The Payroll Specialist will support the administrative office in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the mining and chemical processing facilities in Mountain Pass, California. While the position will be based in Las Vegas, Nevada, there may be occasional travel to the Mountain Pass, California site.

Essential Duties:

• Educate and train site personnel on the procure to pay process and expense reporting (Concur)
• Prepare batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions
• Assist with monthly status reports, and monthly closing
• Complete payroll on a bi-weekly basis for 3 locations (CA, NV, and TX) and approximately 450 hourly and salaried employees
• Take ownership of payroll operations and communicate any issues or recommendations to improve processes
• Process reports and assist with payroll related requests from outside providers, including but not limited to benefits and 401(k) providers
• Communicate with Human Resources on any pay related issues affecting employee relations or with regard to leaves of absences
• Assist in reconciling account balances related to benefits and payroll liabilities

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Other Functions:*

• Work with ADP support regarding issues or questions surrounding current payroll system or implementation of new systems or processes
• Other duties as assigned

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Basic Qualifications:*

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
• High School Diploma or GED is required

Desired Qualities:

• Exceptional integrity and ethics required in order to maintain confidential information
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction
• Efficient time management skills and the ability to complete tasks by deadline
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to enter data with consistent accuracy
• Able to adapt and remain positive during changes to processes and working conditions
• Strong, professional communication skills in listening, speaking, and writing necessary for communication with all levels of employees
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required to drive vehicles on property

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MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - *EEO is The Law

• *All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right To Work* – *In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-625-5679; 6720 Via Austi Parkway, Suite 450, Las Vegas, NV 89119 to discuss reasonable accommodations.

Job Type: Full-time

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