HR Payroll Specialist

Job Summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our Client's Corporate team in Hebron KY, serving as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution. This role is part of the #Payroll Transformation initiative and will directly report to the Payroll Manager – Americas. You will play a central role in processing precise and compliant payrolls for multiple countries, shaping payroll best practices across the Americas.

$24.77 hr

• Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations.
• Prepare and submit required filings and reports (e.g., W-2, T4).
• Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing; elevate and resolve discrepancies.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Interpret and apply payroll policies across jurisdictions.
• Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax with holdings, benefits, and direct deposits.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configurations to ensure regional consistency.
• Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the Americas.
• Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures.
• Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business OR minimum 7 years of related payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM.
• 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll in a multi-state environment.
• Onsite role

• Proficiency in payroll systems (ADP, Workday, SAP, Dayforce).
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills for LATAM support.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.
• Effective communication skills for engaging with employees and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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