Global Senior Payroll Analyst

Centric Software, Inc. seeks an accomplished Global Sr. Payroll Analyst to support our payroll, accounting, and HR teams. In this role, you will assume responsibility for overseeing and managing the payroll procedures. Working in tandem with the payroll team, you will furnish essential payroll data to both internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, you will conduct meticulous audits and reconciliations of payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

A keen eye for detail and precision is imperative for this role, as is the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and articulate significant discoveries effectively. We are seeking an exceptional team player who possesses a robust comprehension of payroll processes, compliance protocols, and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will be driven to enhance processes collaboratively with cross-functional team members, with the aim of achieving scalability.

This position will report directly to the Global Payroll Manager, based in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the global payroll strategy in alignment with the organization's objectives.
• Serve as the System Administrator for ADP Workforce Now, ADP Streamline, Vistra, and Tricor payroll applications, ensuring continuous updates and maintenance.
• Ensure precise, compliant, and punctual processing of payroll for both domestic and international operations.
• Record transactions meticulously in the designated payroll bank account, covering payroll, benefits expenses, FSA/HSA/Commuter transactions, 401K, and stock exercises.
• Collaborate with third-party payroll providers, offering strategic guidance on business requirements and addressing payroll-related issues effectively.
• Maintain close communication with third-party payroll providers to guarantee timely fulfillment of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings. Ensure adherence to all local statutory payroll regulations and fringe benefit reporting requirements.
• Uphold compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations, as well as wage and hour laws. This includes managing payroll tax registrations as necessary.
• Execute and oversee monthly payroll closing tasks, encompassing the preparation and review of period-end accruals, monthly journal entries for all payroll and benefits, reconciliation of payroll accounts, and preparation of month-end flux analysis.
• Lead special projects, such as process documentation and enhancements, system updates, integrations, upgrades, or implementations, including the re-implementation of international payroll systems.
• Assist with internal control policies, procedures, and compliance standards related to the payroll process.
• These responsibilities require meticulous attention to detail, a thorough understanding of payroll regulations, and strong project management skills.
• Delivering exceptional payroll support to all employees and cross-functional teams by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests with professionalism and accuracy.
• Identifying opportunities for process optimization and recommending scalable solutions to improve payroll operational efficiency without compromising accuracy.
• Conducting regular payroll audits and preparing comprehensive supporting schedules for external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in Global processing payroll, with a minimum employee base of 300.
• Demonstrated experience of at least 8 years in leading end-to-end payroll processes for multinational organizations.
• Familiarity with ADP, Vistra, Tricor payroll systems is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Proficient problem-solving skills coupled with strong analytical and project management abilities.
• Capacity to operate within a highly confidential environment, maintaining discretion and integrity.
• Skilled in analyzing large datasets and presenting key insights to leadership confidently.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, HR, tax, payroll, accounting, and finance departments.
• Microsoft Office suites, especially Excel. Need to be skilled in creating and managing spreadsheets, performing data analysis, using formulas and functions, creating charts and graphs, and working with pivot tables.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A multifaceted role with substantial responsibility and a range of opportunities for growth and development. Opportunity to work remotely with a dedicated and motivated team.
• A remote work culture rooted in collaboration, flexibility, and respect.
• Diverse and stimulating assignments aimed at fostering the expansion of your technical skillset.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.