Global Payroll Specialist- MUST have Workday experience (HYBRID)

Connexion Systems & Engineering, Inc.

Cambridge, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Global Payroll Specialist
Location: Cambridge MA (open to remote but must be local)
Duration: 6 months, possible extension

This role will be a Sr Specialist working in more of a support capacity under a Manager. They need someone who can do the more granular tasks such as employee inquiries, daily reviews, supporting payruns, etc.
Note: This person will not be processing payroll since they outsource to a 3rd party, they will be doing the reviews so they want someone who knows the end to end payroll process).
Must Have: Workday
Nice to Have: ADP wage and tax(not ADP payroll)

The Role:
Seeking a strong team contributor to support a wide range of activities within the global payroll function. This role will support all aspects of our multi-entity, multi-state US payroll and equity activity, as well as support our international processing cycles. A successful candidate will have Workday payroll experience, strong attention to detail, ability to responsibly manage confidential information, and maintain strong adherence to compliance and data integrity requirements.
Reporting to the Director, Global Payroll, you will be responsible for supporting full cycle payroll processing for our US, as well as our international population.
Here’s What You’ll Do:

Support bi-weekly on-cycle and daily off-cycle payroll processing in US as well as monthly OUS cycles.
Partner with our Global Compensation vendor on ex-pat shadow payroll info requests
Partner with Global Mobility team on payroll-impacting events
Coordinate with finance, tax, and legal on documentation requests.
Monitor payroll inbox and assist with employee payroll inquiries and timesheets.
Coordinate with outsourced processing teams and vendors.
Assist with ad-hoc interdepartmental payroll related reporting.
Assist with state agency correspondence and compliance documentation requests.
Assist with quarter-end and year-end payroll closing activities.
Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests, as well as year-end tax documentation prep.
Support ongoing process improvement projects internally as well as among cross functional teams.
Ongoing additional duties as needed – role will continue to evolve.

Here’s What You’ll Need (Minimum Qualifications):

BA/BS or equivalent experience
Must have 3-5 years of experience with Workday payroll.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or ability to analyze large quantities of data.
Must be able to demonstrate strong communication and creative problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with compliance requirements within a public company
Experience with outsourced payroll delivery model.
Experience with multi-state/multi-entity processing.
Experience with equity transactions preferred.
Knowledge of ex-pat and permanent transfer processing
Experience with international processing preferred.

Company DescriptionConnexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.

Company Description

Connexion Systems & Engineering is a full-service staffing firm, whose mission is to provide "best in class" staffing services to our clients and job seekers alike. We strive to achieve excellence in staffing, job placement and recruiting services, while treating our clients, employees, and candidates with the professionalism and respect they deserve.