Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Category: Finance

Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax

Position : J

Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

CGI is seeking a Payroll Specialist that will be able to work within a fast‑paced internal shared services environment for biweekly payroll of 14,000 members within the US and overseas expatriates, with expected growth possible. Candidates proximate to Fairfax, VA will be considered and a hybrid model is acceptable. Partners should be prepared to work in the CGI office on a rotational basis.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Support the biweekly payroll processes within an in‑house payroll system or other payroll processing for all corporate entities.
• Process manual adjustments; regular and ad hoc reporting requirements; coordination with necessary taxing and other agencies related to payroll.
• Handle new hires, terminations, importing of various payroll data, quarterly and annual analysis, and garnishments.
• Calculate and/or research/resolve complex payroll/labor issues.
• Support the establishment and implementation of policies, procedures, work standards and controls to ensure compliance.
• Analyze payroll processes and meet payroll compliance requirements, prepare payroll reports and analysis; perform advanced analytics as needed.
• Communicate comprehensively to senior management on necessary written or verbal payroll communications.
• Work independently; be detail oriented and organized; manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with Human Resources and Accounting to assure seamless and timely integration of information.
• Interface with internal and external auditors, providing required information and documentation.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years payroll processing in a fast‑paced large company multi‑state labor/payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• CPP or FPC designation strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Responsible and professional leadership.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and follow projects through to completion.

Desired qualifications: Experience with M&A processes and support.

Compensation range: $51,600.00 – $ (US).

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well being programs

Skills:

• MS Office
  365
• Payroll
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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