Specialist, Payroll

The Payroll Specialist uses specialized knowledge to perform activities related to timely and accurately preparing, processing, auditing and reconciling multi-site, multi-cycled, multi-currency domestic and international $1B payroll for over 40,000 employees. Partners with internal and external customers to resolve wages, deductions and banking inquiries and variances. Works closely with Paymasters, HR and Management to implement and ensure compliance with the company's and department's strategies and vision.

• Process payroll, adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations, amending any inefficiencies or inaccuracies that crop up during the payroll audit while conducting the payroll process. Performs daily payroll operations including the review of department time records, appropriate tax calculations, appropriate execution of payroll interfaces, payroll closing and cost allocation process, year‑end payment bonuses, RSUs, or tax forms and the payment of benefits distributions process.

• Work closely with other department managers and collaborate with HR and Shipboard Paymasters to implement and enforce compensation initiatives in support of company strategies and in compliance with governing regulations.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of upstream and downstream processes in all payroll‑related processes while performing continuous analysis to recommend solutions that improve, streamline and optimize compensation.

• Prepare and declare with holdings and deductions including garnishments. Analyze payroll variances and validate final reports to ensure accuracy.

• Produce checks or electronic transfers, and work closely with other departments, banking institutions and/or payment processors toward accurate and timely payment remittance. Also review and resolve banking/electronic payment inquiries (pay cards, ACH, foreign wires).

• Research wage inquiries/disputes and coordinate resolution with other departments as needed.

• Support/Facilitate internal and external payroll audits and ensure compliance with rules that govern pay calculations, retention policy and pay cost allocation.

• Ensure appropriate record keeping in compliance with record‑keeping policies and governing regulations.

• Inspect automated systems output and conduct regular data updates and maintenance by collaborating closely with seniors, HR, HRIS and Payroll management.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.

• Scope:
  Partner with Shipboard personnel; collaborate with both shoreside and shipboard teams.

• Problem‑solving:
  Partner with internal and external customers to resolve wages, deductions and banking inquiries and variances.

• Impact:
  Process payroll, adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations, amending any inefficiencies or inaccuracies that crop up during the payroll audit while conducting the payroll process.

• Knowledge:
  Understanding of workplace policies and procedures; familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.

• Skills:
  
  Strong time management and organizational skills.

• Abilities:
  Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance; capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines; ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team; demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

• Associate's Degree.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.

• A CPP or related certification, preferred.

• Must be an analytical thinker and have strong math skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel and Access preferred).

• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines under minimal supervision; problem‑solving; analytical thinking.

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Good customer service skills; math/accounting aptitude.

• Leadership experience, preferred.

• Experience with Lawson, Kronos and/or Dayforce application, preferred.

• Experience working with large data sets, preferred.

Less than 25% non‑shipboard travel likely.

Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard…