Senior Global Payroll Specialist

Contentstack

Global Payroll Specialist managing US and international payroll operations for Contentstack’s Agentic Experience Platform. Owning payroll taxes, registrations, audits, and process improvements across worldwide jurisdictions.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle payroll processing across multi-state and international entities, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Proficient in managing payroll data, tax withholdings, and collaborating cross-functionally with various departments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ADP ProficiencyMulti-Region Payroll ExperiencePayroll Tax ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationData Discrepancy Identification

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax FilingsData AnalysisPayroll AuditsTax Withholding Management

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ADPHibob HRISOyster PayrollActivpayrollAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Multi-State PayrollInternational PayrollEmployer BurdensStatutory ContributionsPayroll Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute full-cycle payroll processing for US multi-state and international entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Manage payroll data and workflows across ADP, Oyster, Activpayroll, and other platforms
Collaborate with People Ops, Benefits, and Accounting to capture and reconcile equity, bonuses, and fringe benefits
Own payroll-related tax withholdings, employer burdens, and statutory contributions across global regions
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings by payroll providers
Manage payroll tax account registrations across active jurisdictions and set up new tax IDs for expanding states or countries
Resolve payroll tax notices and inquiries from agencies such as the IRS and HMRC
Manage internal and external payroll audits and maintain compliant documentation
Improve payroll processes by eliminating manual workarounds and increasing efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of high-volume, multi-region payroll experience
Proven track record owning payroll processing across different global jurisdictions
Expert-level proficiency in ADP required
Experience with Hibob HRIS, Oyster Payroll, and Activpayroll highly valued
Ability to identify discrepancies in large datasets
Ability to explain complex payroll and tax concepts clearly
Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, People Ops, Benefits, and Accounting
Experience using AI tools and technologies as part of day-to-day work, problem-solving, and continuous learning
Located in ET or CT highly preferred
Willingness to undertake minimal travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Spontaneous office happy hours
Organized outings
Community volunteer opportunities
Regular updates about the business and its performance
Interesting, challenging work with opportunities to learn and grow
Fun, positive, collaborative culture