sr. payroll specialist.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the payroll for both bi-weekly exempt and weekly non-exempt employees across multiple regions, including the US and Canada. This role is part of a global team supporting over 70 countries, with a focus on ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, have in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation in the US and Canada, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.   Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of payroll experience in a global organization with a large employee base
• Understanding of payroll functions and legislation, particularly for the US and Canada
• Proficiency in Excel (V-Lookups, Formulas) and experience with SAP payroll systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to interact with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic sectors such as tech or start-up environments
• Fluency in English
• Comfortable working with international teams and adapting to different time zones

salary: $50 - $55 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly exempt payroll (180 employees) and weekly non-exempt payroll (60 employees)
• Independently calculate payroll, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian wage and tax laws
• Work with automated timesheet systems to extract data and process time records
• Maintain and update pay records, leave data, and related information
• Process new starters, terminations, and master file changes
• Handle payroll-related service tickets, investigating past issues through SharePoint and Jira to find solutions
• Communicate with ABB HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to resolve payroll issues and ensure accurate payroll delivery
• Prepare and provide payroll information for external authorities as needed
• Write and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) when required
• Work closely with a global payroll team, adapting to different time zones and collaborating efficiently with overseas colleagues
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending enhancements to current payroll processes

Skills

Payroll Processing

Payroll Tax-Multistate

Canadian Payroll (3 years of experience is required)

Multi-State Payroll (3 years of experience is required)

Payroll (7 years of experience is required)

SOPs

SLA

Sharepoint

Jira

SAP

Excel (5 years of experience is required)

Global Payroll

Payroll Tax

Payroll - 50 - 500

Qualifications

Years of experience: 7 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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