Senior Payroll Specialist

Overview

This fully remote role is within the Corporate HR Shared Services function, specifically supporting Global Payroll operations across the United States. The payroll team is undergoing a transformation to establish a more standardized and scalable global payroll model focused on consistency, control, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for multiple US pay groups and legal entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Manage key payroll lifecycle components including data validation, reconciliations, issue resolution, and final payroll outputs.
• Support payroll execution within a Workday–ADP environment, including pre-processing, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Administer complex pay elements such as commissions, bonuses, equity transactions, severance, and retroactive adjustments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor payroll timelines and proactively escalate risks related to incomplete or delayed inputs.
• Perform payroll reviews and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to finalization.
• Maintain SOX-compliant, audit-ready documentation and assist with audit requests.
• Manage payroll activities related to the employee lifecycle, including new hires, changes, and separations.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries through shared inbox or ticketing systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide accurate, timely data to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to payroll standardization and automation initiatives.
• Operate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining strong control discipline.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Workday or similar Human Capital Management (HCM) systems.
• Background in shared services or global payroll environments.
• Experience participating in payroll transformation or process improvement projects.
• Demonstrated leadership mindset and ownership, even in an individual contributor role.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 USD per year (subject to factors such as education, experience, certifications, location, and performance).
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan for eligible employees.

Location

• This is a fully remote position available to candidates located in the United States only.

Additional Information

• This is an individual contributor role with strong ownership and growth potential.
• The employer is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process.
• Candidates may redact age-identifying information from submitted materials without penalty.
• Unsolicited resumes from recruitment firms without a valid agreement will not be accepted or compensated.