Payroll Specialist

Payroll Responsibilities:

• Perform benefit deduction audits with PlanSource on a quarterly and ad hoc basis (U.S.).
• Pull and prepare payroll, benefits, and compensation reports upon request from Finance and Total Rewards teams (Global).
• Conduct various payroll-related audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance (Global).
• Review payroll audit trails and preview files prior to payroll processing (Global).
• Provide backup and support coverage for Payroll Specialists during leave or holidays (EMEA and APJ).
• Support Payroll Analyst with India Payroll.

Payroll Projects:

• Support global payroll projects as needed.
• Participate in data review and validation with UKG as part of the Global Payroll Implementation.
• Organize payroll folders and files to ensure proper documentation and accessibility (Global).
• Organize, update, and help create instruction manuals, tips, and reference resources.
• Maintain and update payroll “Toolboxes” for each country.
• Complete additional payroll-related tasks as assigned (Global).

First-Level Payroll & Benefits Support:

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding time-off balances (Global).
• Assist employees with navigation and basic questions in UKG and the Employee Resource Center (ERC) (Global).
• Provide copies of year-end statements, pay stubs, and other payroll documents upon request.
• Monitor the payroll inbox, assign inquiries to appropriate team members, and follow up to ensure timely resolution.

Required / Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• 3-5 years payroll experience required
• India payroll knowledge required (not expert but basic knowledge)
• US payroll knowledge preferred or a plus
• EMEA and/or APJ payroll knowledge a plus
• UKG experience a plus.