Senior Payroll Specialist
CFRA Research
C++
Global Payroll Specialist
Foundant Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
C++Cloud
About the role
- Process accurate, timely payroll for 350+ employees across the US, Canada, Ireland, UK, and other jurisdictions
- Coordinate payroll setup for new hires, ensuring accurate data entry and timely processing
- Reconcile payroll transactions and resolve discrepancies
- Partner with support teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize platform functionality
- Manage off-cycle payroll runs, bonuses, commissions, and compensation adjustments
- Monitor automated tax calculations and filings across all jurisdictions for accuracy and timely submission
- Review and approve year-end tax documents (W-2s, T4s, P60s) before distribution to employees
- Manage garnishments and statutory deductions, maintaining compliance with regulations
- Prepare custom payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership teams
- Identify automation opportunities and process improvements within the platform
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 2 years managing multi-country payroll
- Deep expertise in US payroll regulations (federal and multi-state); working knowledge of Canadian, Irish, and UK payroll requirements
- Experience with cloud-based payroll systems (Rippling experience highly preferred)
- Strong understanding of payroll accounting, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or similar certification preferred
- Experience with M&A payroll integration, including system transitions and Day 1 payroll readiness preferred
- Experience working with EOR models and managing payroll through third-party providers preferred
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States or Canada
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits, including tuition and lifestyle reimbursements
- Bespoke mindfulness and fitness initiatives
- Flexible PTO policy to manage personal well-being and professional success
- Support for professional and personal development
- Opportunities for internal mobility and collaboration across teams
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll processingmulti-country payroll managementpayroll accountingtax compliancestatutory reportingautomation opportunitiesdata entryreconciliationdiscrepancy resolutionoff-cycle payroll management
Soft skills
attention to detailproblem-solvingcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillstime managementleadershipadaptabilityanalytical thinkingprocess improvement
Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
