Payroll, Senior Associate

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PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking.  We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

The Sr. Payroll Associate is a key member of the HR Global Payroll team, responsible for supporting payroll processing across the Americas and Asia Pacific regions. Reporting to the VP, Global Payroll Manager, this role supports timely, accurate and compliant payroll operations for multiple countries, including system enhancements and process improvements.
** Primary responsibilities (including the following, other duties may be assigned)
*** Support the timely and accurate processing of monthly payrolls for 3-4 countries in the Asia Pacific region and operational support for payrolls in the Americas.
* Perform regular data and system audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
* Collaborate with payroll team and vendors to identify system enhancements, formulate requirements and participate in testing.
* Partner with cross-functional teams (HR, Accounting, Finance, IT, etc.) to identify and implement process improvements, driving operational excellence and risk mitigation.
* Respond to payroll inquiries from management, employees and third party vendors in a professional and timely manner.
* Assist the Payroll Manager with Workday and ADP systems projects, including business process changes and system implementations.
* Stay current on payroll regulations, compliance requirements and best practices.
* Provide operational support during cross-training initiatives and payroll-related projects.
** Qualifications
* ** Minimum of 4+ years of HR and international payroll experience, with specific experience in U.S. and Asia Pacific payrolls.
* Hands-on experience with payroll systems such as Workday Payroll, ADP Streamline and/or ADP Celergo; including exposure to system implementations and conversions.
* Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
* Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently in a dynamic environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Knowledge of payroll best practices, federal and state regulations.
* Strong interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities and adaptability.
* Experience with expatriate and partnership payroll administration a plus.
** Education and Certifications
*** Bachelor’s degree required.
* Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar HR/payroll certification a plus.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.  Hourly Rate Range: $ 48.08 - $ 54.09

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