Flight Centre - Payroll Administrator (6 Month Contract) - Montvale, USA

Payroll Administrator

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world's largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995. Our purpose is to "open up the world for those who want to see". Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing travel!

About The Opportunity

Join a collaborative payroll team where accuracy, trust, and service matter every day. As a Payroll Administrator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while supporting smooth payroll operations across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their payroll career to deepen their expertise and make a meaningful impact. You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager and contribute to reliable, compliant payroll delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Review and approve pending changes in the payroll system
• Process employee transfers, position changes, and new hire entries
• Initiate and maintain direct deposit administration
• Complete verbal and written employment verifications
• Perform pay, bonus, and paid time off calculations
• Track, audit, and reconcile timesheets and timekeeping data
• Support payroll tax compliance, deposits, and reporting, including W?2 administration
• Manage garnishments, levies, and unemployment claims
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and assist with e?filing employment taxes
• Sort mail, maintain payroll files, and support documentation accuracy
• Assist the Payroll Manager with payroll processing duties as required
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and accessible work environment where all Flighties feel welcomed, respected, and supported to thrive.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• 13 years of related payroll or payroll administration experience
• Experience with payroll software and payroll data entry
• Knowledge of payroll tax reporting, deposits, and compliance
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems and timesheet auditing
• Experience handling employee payroll inquiries and research
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively on moderately complex tasks

Work Perks! - What's in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture. We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It's also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can't miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives like Diversity Day (paid leave to observe a holiday or cultural celebration of your choice) Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice), DEI education initiatives, and equitable practices, including regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols.
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program supports nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising, complemented by our Office Environmental Program, LEED Gold-certified office spaces, and 1 paid Volunteer Day per calendar year.

Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: A comprehensive time off package, including up to 15 vacation days (prorated upon hire and increasing to 20 days after 2 years of employment), 5 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 Diversity Day, 1 Volunteer Day, and 8 recognized holidays annually.
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Health benefits including, medical, dental, vision, gender affirming care, and fertility care
• Insurance including hospital indemnity, AD&D, critical illness, long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k program with partial match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

Location Montvale, NJ

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $75,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Center Travel Group USA's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at View email address on click.appcast.io