Senior Payroll Operations Specialist

Summary

Join Egen, a fast-growing data-first company, as a Payroll Operations Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple countries. You will ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency for 350+ employees. This critical role involves processing payroll, applying deductions and withholdings, maintaining legal compliance, administering payroll systems (Paychex, Payworks, Remote.com), creating reports, identifying areas for improvement, collaborating with HR and Finance, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate possesses 4-6+ years of global payroll experience, proficiency in Paychex, and a strong understanding of payroll laws and regulations. Egen offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Excel at working independently and collaboratively across departments
• Are comfortable managing international payrolls in a fast-paced, consulting environment
• Are a strong communicator and confident leader
• Have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for payroll accuracy and compliance
• 4-6+ years of payroll experience, including global payroll (U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe)
• Proficient in Paychex and experienced with payroll system administration
• Solid understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Experience generating reports and supporting payroll audits

Responsibilities

• Managing accurate and timely processing of multiple semi-monthly payrolls for employees across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe for 350+ employees
• Ensuring the correct application of deductions, tax withholdings, and benefits
• Maintaining full compliance with all payroll-related local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations
• Administering and optimizing payroll systems, with a focus on Paychex, Payworks, and Remote.com
• Creating, analyzing, and maintaining payroll reports and records
• Identifying areas for operational improvement and leading payroll process enhancements
• Collaborating with HR on benefits programs and employee compensation
• Assisting the Finance team with bill reconciliation for self-funded health and welfare plans
• Monitoring and reporting on benefit funding, including FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing accurate, timely documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation/PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 401 (k) Employer Match
• Employee Referral Bonuses