Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

A Senior Payroll Specialist role is available as a fully remote, individual contributor position supporting United States payroll operations. This position contributes to the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll while helping evolve the Global Payroll function toward a more standardized and scalable model.

The role sits within Corporate HR Shared Services, Global Payroll, and involves collaboration with HR, Finance, and external payroll vendors.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US pay groups and legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Own key components of the payroll lifecycle, including:
  • Data validation
  • Reconciliations
  • Issue resolution
  • Final outputs
• Support payroll execution in a Workday–ADP environment, including pre-work, validation, and troubleshooting
• Administer complex pay components in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including:
  • Commissions
  • Bonuses
  • Equity transactions
  • Severance
  • Retroactive adjustments
• Monitor payroll timelines and proactively escalate risks when inputs are incomplete or delayed
• Perform payroll reviews and reconciliations to identify discrepancies before finalization
• Maintain SOX-compliant, audit-ready documentation and support audit requests
• Manage employee lifecycle payroll activities (new hires, changes, separations)
• Respond to employee inquiries through shared inbox/ticketing processes
• Prepare payroll reports and support stakeholders with accurate, timely data
• Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to standardization and automation efforts
• Operate effectively in an evolving environment while maintaining strong control discipline

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in US payroll operations (multi-state, multi-entity)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field
• Strong experience with ADP platforms (Enterprise, eTime, Smart Compliance, Reporting)
• Advanced knowledge of US payroll regulations (federal, state, and local)
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes with accountability
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience with Workday or similar HCM systems
• Experience in shared services or global payroll environments
• Exposure to payroll transformations or process improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated leadership mindset, even in an individual contributor role

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $85,000 - $110,000 USD per year
• Benefits include:
  • Paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) to eligible employees

Location

• Fully remote (United States)