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Senior Payroll Specialist

$70k - $95k

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Senior Payroll Specialist
Compensation:
$70,000 – $95,000 base

Why Consider This Global Payroll Specialist Role:

  • Global Exposure: Support payroll operations across multiple international regions including MENAT, Europe, and APAC.
  • High-Impact Role: Partner with HR, Finance, and global stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processes.
  • Public Company Experience: Gain exposure to SOX controls, audits, and a structured corporate environment.
  • Process Improvement Focus: Opportunity to contribute to payroll standardization, automation, and system enhancements.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work cross-functionally with global teams and third-party providers.
  • Comp Package – Competitive base salary, performance bonus, comprehensive medical benefits, 401(k) with match, paid holidays, and generous PTO.

Key Responsibilities of the Global Payroll Specialist:

  • Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple international regions.
  • Coordinate payroll inputs, approvals, and validations with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Partner with internal teams and global stakeholders to standardize payroll processes.
  • Maintain payroll documentation, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Support payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll processes and audits.

Qualifications of the Global Payroll Specialist:

  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including international payroll exposure.
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance and multi-country payroll coordination.
  • Experience working with global teams and third-party payroll providers.
  • Experience with payroll systems such as UKG, Workforce Management tools, or similar platforms.
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