Global Payroll Specialist

Job Description We're looking for a detail-driven and collaborative Global Payroll Specialist to join our Global Payroll Team and play a key role in processing accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across the US. If you thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to solve complex payroll challenges, this is your opportunity to join a global AI software company. As a Global Payroll Specialist at Sage, you'll join a regional North America Payroll team of 3 other payroll specialists responsible for the payroll of ~2000 US & Canadian employees, including end-to-end multi-state payroll processing while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a great employee experience.

Location/Hybrid:

This role will work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) from our Lawrenceville office and 2 days from home (Mondays, Fridays) 1715 N Brown Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043

Required Qualifications:

At least 5 years of hands-on, high-volume multi-state U.S. payroll processing experience. Experience using an enterprise or high-volume payroll system and/or HRIS (such as ADP, SAP, Workday, UKG) Experience with Kronos or other time and attendance systems. Knowledge of payroll tax, year-end reporting, reconciliations, audits, and payroll corrections. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. High attention to detail with strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills. Clear and professional communication skills (verbal and written). You're team-oriented and can provide examples of your effective collaboration skills

Preferred Qualification:

Experience with SAP and/or ADP GlobalView. Canadian payroll experience (as a back-up to our Canadian payroll expert)

Meet Your Manager & North America Payroll Team:

As part of a larger global payroll team, you'll be joining a collaborative North America team of 3 other colleagues based in Lawrenceville, where everyone supports each other to achieve common goals. Your manager will be deeply invested in your career development and well-being, looking at the whole person, not just the worker. You can expect transparent communication with an open-door policy. She's committed to setting clear expectations, helping you understand the "why" behind everything you do, and ensuring you understand why it matters. Our team thrives in sharing knowledge, embracing the philosophy that "we are not each other's competition but each other's compliment." Who is Sage? Sage helps small to medium-sized businesses to succeed with AI-powered Accounting, Finance and ERP software. Knowing that over 6 million of our global customers depend on our software solutions, motivates us to keep innovating so they keep growing. Sage Copilot is a prime example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vRW5YfAeec Accelerate your career at a stable, global tech company, with values you can be proud of - "We Do the Right Thing": Human, Trust, Bold & Simply - where you'll benefit from flexible working (2 days from home) and 40 paid hours a year for volunteering via our Sage Foundation.

Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing:

Run and reconcile high-volume, multi-state U.S. and Canadian bi-weekly payroll using ADP GlobalView.

Compliance & Reporting:

Ensure payroll complies with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations; support quarterly and year-end tax filings, audits, and reconciliations while safeguarding all proprietary, employee, and payroll data with strict confidentiality.

System Use:

Validate and manage payroll data flowing from SAP HRIS and Kronos timekeeping systems.

Reconciliations:

Perform regular checks on taxes, deductions, garnishments, commissions, and other payments to ensure accuracy. Issue Resolution - Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries, ensuring proper documentation and controls are in place. Documentation & Controls - Maintain payroll process documentation and follow established internal control procedures.

Customer Focus & Communication:

Maintain a customer-centric approach, ensuring high levels of employee satisfaction and responding to inquiries via ServiceNow tickets, phone, and email promptly and effectively. Benefits? We have plenty. Competitive annual bonuses (15% for this role) Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%) 32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday) 18 weeks of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or surrogacy offered 1 year after the start date Work Away, an opportunity to work & play for 10 weeks in any country of your choice (from a Sage-approved list) 5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation) $5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after the hire date Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually) #LI-CH1