Payroll Specialist

About the role

The Payroll Specialist supports end-to-end payroll operations in a large, complex, multi-entity environment for a publicly traded global organization. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple pay groups and systems, performing validations, reconciliations, and compliance activities. The position partners cross-functionally to resolve issues, analyze discrepancies, and drive continuous improvements in payroll accuracy, controls, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Validate payroll transactions (hires, terminations, changes, bonuses, off-cycle payments)
• Support weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles across multiple entities and pay groups
• Execute payroll controls, including gross-to-net reviews, variance analysis, and audits
• Perform payroll balancing, reconciliations, and data validation prior to finalization
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Analyze payroll data trends and perform root cause analysis on recurring issues
• Generate reports and support payroll accounting and reconciliation activities
• Aid with payroll tax support, including inquiries, notices, and adjustments
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors on payroll operations
• Participate in system testing, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 3–5 years of payroll experience in complex, high-volume environments (3,000+ employees)
• Experience working within a publicly traded company environment
• Hands-on experience with ADP enterprise payroll platforms
• Experience managing multi-entity payrolls with multiple pay groups and frequencies
• Experience with SuccessFactors and timekeeping systems (e.g., UKG, Kronos, or ADP WFM)
• Strong knowledge of payroll controls, reconciliations, audits, and compliance requirements; advanced Excel skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in a global organization
• Background in payroll system implementations, migrations, or transformations
• Exposure to SOX controls, payroll audits, or financial controls
• CPP certification or experience with tools such as ServiceNow, SharePoint, or SAP

Pay & Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!