Convatec

Payroll Specialist

Convatec

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Florida • New York • United States

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About the role

  • Independently manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned business unit(s), ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local regulations as well as Americas regional requirements
  • Partner with global payroll colleagues to ensure alignment with company standards and global compliance
  • Final approval authority for payroll submissions, including check register audits, off-cycle payments, and adjustments
  • Administer payroll in ADP and Paycom systems; identify and resolve system errors and implement process improvements
  • Leverage payroll technology to streamline workflows, reporting, and compliance tracking
  • Ensure accurate tax withholding, filings, and compliance with wage and hour laws across multiple jurisdictions
  • Manage garnishments, levies, and other court-ordered deductions
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure SOX compliance where applicable
  • Administer payroll components related to equity programs, stock plans, and 401(k) retirement plans
  • Process complex compensation scenarios including executive pay, bonuses, commissions, and expatriate/inpatriate arrangements
  • Provide expertise on mobility payroll, shadow payroll, and gross-up calculations
  • Act as primary payroll contact for employees, managers, and HR business partners, resolving complex issues with discretion and accuracy
  • Collaborate with Finance, Total Rewards, and HR Services to ensure accurate reporting, funding, and reconciliation
  • Partner with external vendors (ADP, Paycom, equity administrators, benefit providers) to ensure seamless processes
  • Identify opportunities to optimize payroll processes and improve employee experience
  • Stay current on payroll trends, tax regulations, and compliance requirements within the U.S.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent payroll experience considered
  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a large, multi-state/multi-country organization
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance
  • Advanced experience with ADP and/or Paycom; exposure to other global payroll platforms a plus
  • Experience managing payroll elements related to equity/stock compensation, 401(k) plans, bonuses, and incentive pay
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to reconcile payroll accounts and prepare audit-ready documentation
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
  • Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
Benefits
  • Medical solutions for chronic conditions
  • Work from anywhere in the world
  • Wellbeing programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtax withholdingcompliance trackinggarnishmentsgross-up calculationsequity compensationaudit documentationcompensation scenariosreportingprocess improvements
Soft Skills
analytical skillsintegrityconfidentialityattention to detailindependencetime managementcommunication skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationdiscretion
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in HRBachelor’s degree in Business Administration