About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of global payroll processes during a critical transition period. This is a contract position with the potential for permanent hire, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative and evolving environment.
The ideal candidate will bring 5-7 years of payroll experience, a hands-on approach, and a proactive mindset to help us evaluate and stabilize our current payroll operations, train junior team members, and support a future system migration from UKG to Workday (slated for 2025).
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee global payroll operations, partnering with payroll processors across multiple countries
- Coordinate the collection, validation, submission, and auditing of payroll data prior to approval
- Identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payroll
- Train and support a junior payroll team member to improve accuracy and independence
- Collaborate with HR and accounting to transition payroll responsibilities back to the finance team
- Conduct a full review of existing payroll processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or compliance risks
- Serve as an internal resource for payroll best practices and reporting
- Participate in upcoming payroll system migration (UKG to Workday)
- Maintain compliance with internal policies and legal requirements
- Handle sensitive payroll data with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of end-to-end payroll experience (global payroll experience required)
- Strong working knowledge of UKG (UltiPro); exposure to Workday a plus
- Proven ability to train, guide, and support junior team members
- Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving organization
- Must be adaptable, process-driven, and able to take initiative with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Background check and drug screening required
- Must be 100% onsite