SR. Payroll & HR Technology Specialist

Overview

A growing HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice is seeking a Senior Payroll & HR Technology Specialist to support global payroll operations within a structured risk and controls framework. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery across multiple countries by executing end-to-end payroll processing, coordinating with in-country providers and vendors, managing employee payroll data and lifecycle changes, administering benefits and statutory contributions, and ensuring compliance with local tax and labor regulations. The position also supports payroll reporting, audit readiness, and governance activities while serving as a liaison across HR, Finance, and external partners to drive consistency, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend process improvements including training, customization, automation, and enhancements to maximize payroll/HRIS platform efficiency
• Build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment
• Manage multiple projects and/or clients simultaneously with strong organizational skills
• Create and document standard payroll processing procedures
• Work independently or within a virtual team to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Provide payroll compliance assistance and guidance, communicating best practices
• Prioritize meeting client deliverables and deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a payroll specialist or payroll administrator role
• Experience with WorkDay is required; experience supporting other major payroll/HRIS platforms is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail, comfort with numbers, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle confidential information
• Experience with payroll taxes and quarterly/annual reconciliations, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Ability to support end-to-end payroll processing

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary range influenced by experience, education, geography, skill set, and other factors
• Medical, dental, and vision plans starting from day one
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(k) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Additional benefits include digital mental health services, flexible work hours (varies by role/location), training programs, charitable matching gift program, and wellness initiatives

Note: Benefits summary applies to full-time positions; details for part-time roles will be provided during the selection process.

Location

Not specified

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship.