Payroll Specialist

Overview

This role involves supporting accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across domestic and international operations. The Payroll Specialist will handle complex executive and multi-state payrolls, perform advanced reporting and reconciliation, and contribute to system improvements within SAP/SuccessFactors. The position requires strong payroll expertise, advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and effective cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and compliant payroll solutions for multi-state and international operations
• Support complex executive payroll processing
• Conduct advanced payroll reporting and reconciliation
• Assist with technical system improvements in SAP/SuccessFactors
• Ensure data integrity and streamline payroll processes
• Collaborate effectively with various departments

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in payroll, accounting, analytical, or related fields OR
• Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year of payroll, tax, or accounting experience
• Experience with year-end payroll and tax processing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience with high-volume, multi-state, multi-company payroll processing
• Strong planning, communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• At least 1 year of experience with SAP and ADP systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $28.00 - $38.00 per hour (base salary only; excludes bonuses, benefits, and retirement contributions)
• Eligibility for discretionary and incentive payments based on performance
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home, and pet
• Opportunities for internal career progression

Location & Work Arrangement

• Global headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona
• Flexible work program allowing virtual work and in-person collaboration at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub or site locations
• Remote work permitted from most U.S. states except California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and South Carolina
• Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business needs
• Relocation benefits offered if the position shifts to in-person work and eligibility criteria are met

Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory as permitted by applicable laws
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization
• Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job-related payment requests and report suspicious communications appropriately