Payroll Specialist

Pay: $38.69/Hour Duration: 4+ months (Possible Temp-Hire) 100% Onsite at one of the following locations: Brea, CA, Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Chaska, MN, or Cortland, NY Overview The Senior Payroll Specialist serves as a key point of contact for employee inquiries and issue resolution. Duties Process complex multi-country payrolls with precision and timeliness. Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations. Manage off-cycle payments, adjustments, and final pay calculations. Prepare and submit required filings and reports (e.g., W-2, T4). Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing. Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies. Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities. Interpret payroll policies across jurisdictions. Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits. Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency. Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the Americas. Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures. Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or minimum 7 years of related payroll experience Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across the U.S., Canada, and LATAM. 5+ years of experience processing complex payroll, in a multi-state environment. Preferred Skills Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Dayforce. Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills preferred for LATAM support. CPP preferred. Large corporation experience is highly preferred. 5000 timecards. Wants high volume Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country operational environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Fountain Group