We are seeking a Contractor - Senior Payroll Specialist that performs and oversees activities related to timely and accurately preparing, processing and reconciling multi-site, multi cycled, multi- currency domestic and international $1B payroll for over 40,000 employees with minimal supervision, while also assisting and guiding a team of payroll specialists. Partners with internal and external customers to resolve wages, deductions and banking inquiries and variances. Assist the FP&A Team in the reconciliation of payroll transactions and taxes. Guide and support team of payroll specialists while working with management to implement company’s and department’s strategies and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process payroll, adjustments, deductions, and reconciliations, amending any inefficiencies or inaccuracies that crop up during the payroll audit while conducting the payroll process.
• Performs daily payroll operations including the review of department time records, appropriate tax calculations, appropriate execution of payroll interfaces, payroll closing and cost allocation process, year-end payment bonuses, RSUs, or tax forms and the payment of benefits distributions process.
• Assist, guide and train payroll specialists in their daily duties and related functions
• Reviews and monitor shipboard Paymasters, payroll specialists work product.
• Acts as a subject matter expert to others
• Work closely with other departments Managers and collaborates with HR and Shipboard Paymasters to implement and enforce compensation initiatives in support of company strategies and in compliance with governing regulations.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of upstream and downstream processes in all payrolls related processes while performing continuous analysis in order to recommend solutions that improve, streamline and optimize compensation and resources and managing risk.
• Maintain manuals, procedures and flow charts and ensures recordkeeping in support of SOX regulations and in compliance with the Record Keeping Policy
• Prepare and declare withholdings and deductions including garnishments.
• Analyzing payroll variances and validating final reports to ensure accuracy.
• Produces checks or electronic transfers and works closely with other departments, banking institutions and or payments processor towards accurate and timely payment remittance. Also reviews and resolve banking/ electronic payment inquiries (pay cards, ACH, foreign wires)
• Research wage inquiries/disputes and coordinate resolution with other departments as needed.
• Support/Facilitate internal and external payroll audits and complies with rules that govern pay calculations, retention policy and pay cost allocation
• Inspect automated systems output and conduct regular data updates and maintenance by collaborating closely with management and HRIS.
• No or very little travel likely.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Ceridian required
• A CPP or related certification is a plus
• Experience with Lawson application preferred
• Leadership and/or experience training preferred
• Must have at least 2 years of solid payroll work experience
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated inspiring leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excel is required and Access preferred
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Must be analytical thinker, have strong math skills, and have robust communication skills and a problem solver

**This is a contract, with no set end date. Hybrid role in Doral.**

Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Full-time

Pay: Up to $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a CPP or related certificate?
• Do you have knowledge of Ceridian?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person