Payroll Supervisor

Job Description

Verisk is looking for a Payroll Supervisor who will be responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of multi-entity payroll operations across the Americas region.
This role provides strong operational leadership , governance oversight , and hands-on payroll expertise , while serving as a key escalation point for complex payroll matters, systems configuration, audits, and stakeholder coordination.

The role carries significant accountability for compliance, controls, payroll processing accuracy, systems integrity, and stakeholder service delivery , with a strong focus on high-complexity tasks and supervisory ownership.

Responsibilities

Compliance, Governance, Oversight & Controls (36%)

• Lead and oversee payroll compliance activities across the Americas, ensuring adherence to local legislation, tax regulations, SOX requirements, and internal controls.
• Own and maintain Payroll SOPs for the Americas, aligning them with global standards, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Review, approve, and sign-off on year-end processes , statutory filings, quarterly controls, audits, and payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate tax calculation, reporting, and statutory payments , including equity-related payroll transactions.
• Maintain data security, integrity, and access controls in accordance with Finance and corporate standards.
• Oversee payroll forecasting, KPI ownership, GL alignment, and subledger-to-ledger reconciliations.
• Act as a key contributor during internal and external payroll audits , including platform/process walkthroughs.

Payroll Processing Oversight (20%)

• Supervise end-to-end payroll processing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to SOPs .
• Approve off-cycle payments , special payments (bonuses, severance, commissions, STI), garnishments, and non-payroll payments.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, flux analysis, change reports, and bank statement agreements.
• Ensure correct setup and validation of new hires, terminations, salary changes, equity transactions, and time reporting.
• Provide peer review and final validation of payrolls prior to release.

Expertise Emphasis: Execution oversight and complex payroll validation.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management (18%)

• Serve as the escalation point for high level payroll inquiries , complex employee issues, and sensitive payroll matters.
• Manage payroll communications, change announcements, and employee-facing updates.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, GL, Finance, and external payroll vendors to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee payroll ticket queues, ServiceNow workflows, and vendor service requests to ensure SLA adherence.

Expertise Emphasis: Stakeholder leadership and issue resolution.

Payroll Systems & Technology (18%)

• Own payroll system configuration and integrity, including Oracle and vendor platform integrations .
• Ensure accurate data flow between HR, time & labor, and payroll systems.
• Lead system testing, updates, and legislative changes to ensure payroll readiness.
• Oversee timecard design, absence functionality, and system enhancements impacting payroll processing.

Expertise Emphasis: Ensure system accuracy, testing, and configuration accountability.

Third-Party Payments (8%)

• Review, approve, and reconcile third-party payroll-related payments.
• Ensure supporting documentation, PO/REQ compliance, and audit readiness for all external payments.

Expertise Emphasis: Manage 3rd party payments and maintain financial accountability.

Qualifications

Requirements, Core Professional & Leadership Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as Oracle and third-party payroll providers.
• Extensive experience supervising complex, multi-jurisdictional payrolls .
• Proven strength in compliance, audits, reconciliations, and system-based payroll environments .
• Ability to balance hands-on payroll execution with governance, controls, and stakeholder leadership .
• Comfortable acting as both an operational expert and supervisory escalation point .
• Advanced Excel and payroll analytics capabilities.
• Strong time management, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated people leadership , coaching, and knowledge-sharing ability within payroll operations.
• Experience leading or mentoring payroll staff.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.


For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

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