Global Payroll Specialist – Global Reporting and Banking

About Us

Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is a US subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the most successful automotive companies. With Mercedes-Benz AG, the Group is one of the leading global suppliers of premium and luxury cars and vans. Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG offers financing, leasing, car subscription and car rental, fleet management, digital services for charging and payment, as well as innovative mobility services. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation (MBNAC) operates as a holding company for all Mercedes-Benz Group entities in the United States of America. MBNAC provides services to Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiaries in North America in areas such as Treasury, Tax, Accounting, Corporate Communications, Government Relations, Legal, and Human Resources.

Mercedes Benz Assignment Services Americas (MBASA) is a Shared Service Global Organization in the Americas region for the management of expatriate programs across all entities. MBASA is part of Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation and the People Solutions Center.

Why work at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation?

Working at Mercedes-Benz North America Corporation is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to join an innovative team where you are valued for your contributions. As an employee, you will experience career development in a positive, employee-centric environment. We’re a global company that not only offers best-in-class products to our customers but also best-in-class benefits to our employees. Our employees experience a comfortable, friendly environment and relaxed, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

The Global Payroll Specialist – Global Reporting and Banking is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and effective presentation of payroll processing information for Mercedes-Benz Assignment Services Americas (MBASA). This role also has sole responsibility for banking activities related to EURO payout processes.

• 75% - Monthly operations US and CAN
  • Generate accurate and timely regular domestic and global payroll reporting requirements.
  • Deliver end-to-end process (e.g., from payroll registers to general ledger and payroll output files) to various stakeholders, including Accounting, Tax, Benefits, Treasury, and the Global Payroll Management team and Global Payroll Provider.
  • Run reporting corrections (e.g., Supplemental GL, Payroll output file corrections) as identified or required by stakeholders.
  • Respond to variance reports from EY/Deloitte as part of global payroll control activities.
  • Provide responses to any white spot tracker queries from EY/Deloitte.
  • Review and approve Canada monthly payrolls, including processing associated activities (e.g., daily reports and wire approvals for tax payments).
  • Ensure payments related to Canada province’s obligations are properly approved and processed as required by the payroll provider.
  • Handle the banking euro currency split for Canada inbounds and in the US, including end-to-end process ownership: assignee questions, maintenance of self-service home payout feature, transfer of assignee information into Dayforce (DF), pay instruction from Deutsche Bank (DB), and contact with DB to resolve technical issues.
  • Deliver the DB statement report to accounting.
  • Generate the EUR payout split positions report for EY/Deloitte by the end of the month as part of the global salary statement.
• 25% - Annual processes and on-demand activities
  • Perform hypo-tax initial calculations and annual hypo-tax updates.
  • Monitor company notifications impacting payroll activities (e.g., garnishments, tax authorities, refund checks).
  • Execute various regular internal controls to ensure data accuracy.
  • Coordinate the prompt delivery of evidence for the annual Internal Controls System (ICS) self-assessment.
  • Support the Payroll Manager on specific tasks regarding annual processing activities (e.g., Phantom Shares Program, annual bonus, merit increase).

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or Tax.
  • Working experience with US payroll tax regulations.
  • Working experience with International Payroll.
  • Experience executing internal controls (preferred).
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Master’s Degree) with an emphasis in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Tax.
• Additional Skills:
  • Intermediate or advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Excel.
  • High numerical aptitude.
  • Data analytics and interpretation of information.
  • Strong sense of urgency and result orientation.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on process discipline.
  • Strong, positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus an annual bonus based on company and/or personal performance.
• Vacation time plus fifteen (15) additional corporate holidays, allowing flexibility for personal or religious observances.
• Mercedes-Benz Employee Lease Program – all employees eligible.
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short- and long-term disability.
• On-site exercise facilities.
• Generous paid Family Leave Programs: six weeks for new parents; adoption expense reimbursement up to $6,000 per child.
• Tuition Assistance Scholar Program: up to $8,000 in vouchers for business-related coursework ($6,000 for undergraduate, $8,000 for graduate).
• 401(K) with company match.
• Employee mobile phone option.
• Employee discounts.
• Health and wellness initiatives.
• Employee events.
• Mobility offerings.
• Lifelong learning opportunities.
• Employee stock participation.
• Flexible working hours.
• Company pension plan.
• Coaching programs.