Payroll Advisor

Overview

The Payroll Advisor will be responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries (US, UK, and expatriate employees). This senior-level role requires extensive SAP experience and proven involvement in new system implementations and change management projects. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of payroll regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and IT to ensure seamless integration of payroll and employee data.

Responsibilities

• Process and support end-to-end payroll for US, UK, and expatriate employees, including calculations for salary, overtime, deductions, taxes, and net pay.
• Audit, reconcile, and balance payroll results to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end payroll wage and tax filings, including employee tax forms.
• Reconcile payroll and benefit accounts in the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze and record imputed/non-cash income such as relocation expenses, company vehicle use, and stock-based compensation.
• Support audits, internal control testing, and compliance activities.
• Provide guidance to employees on payroll inquiries and maintain payroll data integrity.
• Develop and deliver financial and payroll reports as needed.
• Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, and integration projects involving SAP and other third-party systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and automation.

Qualifications

• 10 years of payroll experience, including leadership of multi-state payroll for 1,500 employees.
• Associate’s Degree (minimum) with college-level coursework in Accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, labor regulations, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency withSAP and/or SuccessFactors is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Advanced Excel and MS Word proficiency.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles related to payroll reconciliation.
• Ability to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Must meet conditional job offer requirements including background and drug test.