Global Payroll Specialist
We are currently seeking candidates for a Global Payroll Specialist opportunity at a highly successful investment management firm located in Boston, MA. The Global Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for ~2,000 employees (hourly and salaried) using Workday. The ideal candidate will have 3-5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including global payroll experience.
This is a 4-month contract opportunity, paying between $40-$50/hour (depending on experience). This role supports a hybrid work model, onsite 4 days and remote 1 day.
Responsibilities:
- Perform semi-monthly, multi-state payroll for ~2,000 employees (hourly and salaried) using Workday
- Compute retroactive or overpayments for overtime, salary, or changes in benefits as necessary
- Respond to employee and vendor inquiries regarding payroll
- Collaborate with internal Treasury, Accounting, Human Resources, and additional teams as necessary
- Ensure payroll funding is executed to payroll vendors and employees in a timely manner
- Conduct account reconciliations, prepare W-2s, and deliver year-end reporting
- Assist with payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
- Update and maintain HR systems for taxes, earnings, deductions, general ledger mapping
- Propose and evaluate process improvements to increase efficiency and precision
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Provide additional support as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3-5+ years of hands-on payroll experience, including global payroll experience
- Workday payroll experience required
- Experience with Payroll-related systems (ADP, international payroll vendors, Microsoft Office suite)
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and proactive with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working in an environment that has seasonal peaks and calendar quarter-end and year-end deliverables
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Morgan at [email protected].
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