Payroll Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colombia.

📋 Description

• Prepare, assess, and disseminate payroll-related reports, which include compensation, taxes, garnishments, deductions, earnings registers, payroll files, and both recurring and ad hoc reports.

• Distribute annual W-2 forms to employees.

• Address payroll inquiries from employees and managers, investigate issues, and deliver prompt resolutions.

• Identify gaps in payroll processes and contribute to the efficient, accurate, and compliant execution of payroll operations.

• Conduct payroll data audits, pinpoint discrepancies, and ensure accurate maintenance of employee and payroll records.

• Adhere to SOX controls and maintain documentation that supports payroll accuracy, audit preparedness, and compliance.

• Enter, review, audit, correct, and transmit payroll data.

• Calculate and prepare on-cycle and off-cycle payroll payments, including final pay, stock options, commissions, and supplemental payments.

• Complete electronic filing of payroll-related documents and keep organized payroll records.

• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll tax issues while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Maintain time punches and payroll inputs within the time management system.

• Provide support for timekeeping and scheduling modules through troubleshooting, guidance, and process assistance.

• Process garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, and child support wage assignments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in processing full-cycle US payroll for more than 500 employees, including multi-jurisdictional payroll.

• Strong analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• More than 1 year of experience with Workday payroll is preferred, or 2+ years of experience with another US payroll system.

• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime regulations.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, encompassing formulas, data validation, reconciliations, and payroll-related analyses.

• Capacity to safeguard confidential employee and payroll information.

• Ability to troubleshoot challenges, propose practical solutions, and ensure follow-through on resolutions.

• Strong communication, follow-up, and task-sharing capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

• Capacity to understand, document, and enhance payroll-related business processes.

• Experience collaborating with global and/or US-based business teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• A quiet workspace.

• Internet connection with a minimum of 30 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.

• Employment legally managed through RemoFirst, Porch Group's Employer of Record partner in Colombia.

• Virtual interview process.

• An inclusive workplace culture where everyone is valued and respected.

• Substantial responsibilities, opportunities for ownership, and meaningful contributions.

• Opportunities for personal growth and development.