Payroll Specialist

Nokia

Payroll Expert executing accurate, compliant U.S. payroll for a global HR services organization.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll processing, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while effectively managing complex payroll transactions and audits. Proficient in payroll systems and data management, with a focus on process improvement and collaboration across HR and finance teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Payroll ProcessingSOX CompliancePayroll Systems (SAP, PS, Oracle, Kronos, TM)Analytical SkillsFPC or CPP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingMulti-State EarningsPayroll AuditsData ValidationPayroll ReconciliationExcel FunctionsVBAAccounting KnowledgePayroll LegislationProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProject Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

FPC CertificationCPP Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. FMLAGarnishmentsFinal Termination WagesMulti-Jurisdiction ReportingPayroll Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++OracleVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute U.S. payroll processing for assigned pay groups accurately, timely, and compliantly
Process complex transactions including multi-state earnings, bonuses, retroactivity, terminations, off-cycle payrolls, and corrections
Validate payroll inputs and outputs, perform audits, and complete reconciliations
Maintain accurate payroll data flow between HRIS, timekeeping, benefits, and payroll systems
Serve as subject-matter expert on U.S. payroll calculations, wage and hour rules, and taxation
Resolve escalated payroll cases, perform root-cause analysis, and implement transactional corrective actions
Escalate systemic or high-risk issues to the Cluster Lead with documentation and analysis
Execute SOX payroll controls, audits, and documentation; support internal and external audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Maintain SOPs, payroll calendars, documentation, job aids, and knowledge articles
Identify process improvement and efficiency opportunities
Partner with HR Operations, Benefits, Time, and Finance teams
Support payroll projects, testing, and enhancements
Gather, enter, upload, and validate payroll data for benefits, interfaces, W2Cs, time data, garnishments, supplemental payments, and termination payments
Maintain company and employee payroll records and procedures
Prepare and control payroll-related accruals, journal entries, authority reports, and year-end tax filings

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 4 years of experience as a payroll coordinator, lead, or in a similar role
Good knowledge of accounting and payroll legislation, including SOX, U.S. FMLA, benefits, multi-jurisdiction reporting, final termination wages, and garnishments
Working knowledge of payroll systems such as SAP, PS, Oracle, Kronos, and TM
Comfortable using Excel functions, data tools, and VBA
Analytical skills and good project/change management skills
Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
FPC or CPP certification or relevant working experience is nice to have
Familiarity with payroll processes in the U.S./Canada is nice to have
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
Hybrid work arrangement