Senior Payroll Specialist

Summary

Join Zuora as a Senior Global Payroll Specialist and ensure seamless payroll processing across multiple countries. You will be responsible for accurate and compliant payroll execution, working independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with global teams and vendors to enhance payroll processes and address employee inquiries. Key responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, compliance, audits, reconciliation, data management, and reporting. You will also assist with year-end processing and tax compliance, managing payroll-related journal entries. This role requires strong expertise in payroll compliance, general ledger functions, and international payroll operations.

Requirements

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field; Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Payroll Experience: 5+ years of US payroll processing experience and 2+ years of global payroll experience, including working with third-party payroll providers, are required
• Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office, with experience in payroll software systems. Experience with the implementation of payroll software systems
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for accuracy in payroll processing
• Communication & Problem-Solving: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns and collaborate effectively with various teams
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple payroll cycles, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Team Player Mentality: Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-driven approach to challenges. A desire or willingness to expand knowledge to new areas/geographies

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Accurately process scheduled monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple countries, including bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payroll runs
• Payroll Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure payroll adheres to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while maintaining strict internal controls
• Audit & Reconciliation: Conduct detailed audits of payroll data, validate reports, and reconcile payroll before and after transmission
• Payroll Documentation: Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements
• HR & Payroll Data Management: Track and review HR payroll interface (PI) files for compensation updates, benefit changes, and new hires
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Global Payroll Coordination: Partner with local payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll processing and compliance in international markets
• Employee Support & Communication: Address payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions to employee concerns
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare payroll-related financial reports for senior management, Accounting, and Finance teams as needed
• Year-End Processing & Tax Compliance: Assist with year-end reporting and collaborate with payroll vendors to complete international tax filings
• General Ledger & Accounting: Manage payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing processes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, corporate bonus programs and performance rewards, and 401K matching retirement programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous, flexible time off
• Paid holidays, “wellness” days, and companywide end-of-year break
• 6 months of fully paid parental leave
• Learning & Development stipend
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match
• Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing