Senior Payroll Specialist

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

📋 Description

• Process monthly payrolls for both salaried and hourly employees, which includes bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payroll runs.

• Ensure that payroll practices adhere to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

• Maintain rigorous internal controls.

• Conduct payroll audits, validate reports, and reconcile payroll data before and after transmission.

• Keep accurate payroll records to meet audit and reporting obligations.

• Track and assess HR payroll interface files for compensation updates, benefit modifications, and new hires.

• Collaborate with HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and external vendors.

• Address payroll-related inquiries and resolve employee issues.

• Prepare payroll-related financial reports for senior management, Accounting, and Finance departments.

• Assist with year-end reporting and international tax filings.

• Manage journal entries related to payroll.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Operate independently with minimal oversight to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

• Work alongside finance, HR, and payroll service providers to improve payroll processes and guarantee timely and compliant payroll execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in US payroll processing is required.

• Experience with ADP is preferred.

• Proven experience working with third-party payroll providers is necessary.

• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office applications.

• Experience using payroll software systems.

• Background in implementing payroll software systems is advantageous.

• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Capacity to handle multiple payroll cycles, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

• Strong work ethic complemented by a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Willingness to broaden knowledge in new areas and geographies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Variable bonuses and performance-based rewards.

• Retirement plans.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous and flexible time-off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Wellness days.

• Company-wide year-end break.

• Paid parental leave, including fully paid leave for eligible ZEOs, in accordance with local policy.

• Learning and development stipend.

• Opportunities to engage in volunteer work and give back to the community.

• Charitable donation matching where applicable.

• Resources and support for mental well-being.