Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a meticulous and collaborative professional Payroll Associate to join the US Global Payroll Team. The ideal candidate thrives in high-accountability, fast-paced environments and brings an innovative, forward-thinking mindset to process improvement. They will combine strong analytical skills with an affinity for leveraging technology and AI tools to ensure compliance and maximize operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Assist with bi-weekly and monthly payroll operations / administration for a multi-state USA environment, ensuring accuracy in taxation, wage reporting, and benefit plan deductions Maintain a "no-compromise approach" to compliance, adhering to FLSA regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, and company policies. Maintain and enhance process documentation and SOPs Utilize ADP Vantage, ADP Report Writer, ADP Smart Compliance, Workday HR/HCM, and Workday Time Tracking, to support payroll process, reporting, audits, etc. Leverage AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to draft communications, summarize documents, research payroll regulations, and improve process efficiency Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to perform data analysis, create workflow charts, and prepare reports for leadership Work cross-functionally with HR and Finance, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to handle confidential data with integrity

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or Finance preferred 3+ years' experience of multi-state US payroll and tax required Strong understanding of FLSA, multi-state payroll tax legislation, benefits, SOX and basic accounting principles Proficiency working in Workday and ADP systems Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with high aptitude for adopting new technology Strong verbal and written communication skills Practical knowledge using Ai tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research and communication