Job Title: Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for full-cycle payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across USA and Canada. This role also encompasses payroll reconciliation tasks and related financial activities. The Payroll Specialist will report directly to the Payroll Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. Administer the entire payroll process from start-to-finish for 2,000 employees across USA and Canada.
2. Perform all payroll-related functions, including payroll processing, maintaining payroll records, and producing reports.
3. Perform regular payroll reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
4. Liaise with HR and Finance Departments to ensure accurate payroll data input and efficient payroll service delivery.
5. Update payroll records, including tax withholding, benefits deductions, PTO, transfers, terminations etc. as necessary.
6. Keep up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements and make necessary changes in payroll system.
7. Produce various reports for the Accounting and Finance team as needed.
8. Enforce payroll-related policies and procedures to safeguard the organization’s compliance with legal obligations.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred
2. A minimum of 4 years experience in payroll processing role.
3. Strong understanding and experience with payroll tax laws in U.S. and Canada.
4. Detail-oriented with high levels of accuracy.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Proficient with payroll software and MS Office package (particularly Excel).
7. Excellent communication and time-management skills.

Work arrangement:

This is a hybrid role, requiring the candidate to work from the office for 3 days a week and from home for 2 days a week.