Global Payroll Specialist

Global Payroll Specialist

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Global Payroll professional to manage and support domestic and international payroll operations in a highly confidential, detail-driven environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing while partnering closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external payroll vendors across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and oversee U.S. payroll with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Support and serve as backup for global payroll processing, coordinating with international payroll vendors to ensure country-specific compliance and accurate reporting

• Review and process complex payroll transactions including bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, severance, vacation payouts, referrals, and differentials

• Ensure accurate tax with holdings, benefit deductions, wage garnishments, and payroll adjustments

• Act as a payroll systems subject matter expert, supporting time and attendance, payroll, and retirement plan systems

• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and quarterly reports; support accounting with reconciliations and audit requests

• Process benefit-related payroll activities including 401(k), defined contribution plans, loan repayments, and wire transfers

• Partner with Benefits and HR on employee leaves of absence, ensuring accurate payroll and accrual calculations

• Support retirement plan reporting and projections for senior leadership and highly compensated employees

• Assist with payroll system implementations, upgrades, and global vendor transitions

• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives across payroll operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; coursework in Accounting preferred

• 6–10 years of experience in global payroll, including both U.S. and international payroll processing

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, benefits deductions, and retirement plans

• Experience working with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, global payroll vendors, time & attendance systems)

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and ability to manage sensitive information

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

Additional Information

• Travel:
  Approximately 5–10% domestic

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