KAYAK

Technology

Specialist,GlobalPayroll

$70–80k Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Specialist, Global Payroll at KAYAK. Skills: Global payroll, Payroll operations, Compliance. Manage payroll cycles. Ensure accurate salary payments”

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Analytical approach; Problem-solving approach; Solution-focused approach

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Professional payroll qualification, Hands-on payroll experience, Solid understanding of local regulations, Solid understanding of tax laws, Solid understanding of benefits administration, Proficiency in payroll software, Proficiency in MS Office, Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Nice to Have

Experience with Workday, Experience with Cloudpay, Experience with ADP

What You'll Do.

Manage payroll cycles

Ensure accurate salary payments

Ensure timely salary payments

Ensure accurate statutory payments

Ensure timely statutory payments

Own day-to-day payroll administration

Validate payroll data

Perform payroll calculations

Prepare payroll inputs

Submit payroll inputs

Review payroll outputs

Validate payroll outputs

Resolve payroll discrepancies

Process payroll elements

Assist with year-end processing

Assist with year-end reporting

Maintain internal controls

Ensure compliance with regulations

Stay current on legislative changes

Stay current on tax law changes

Administer payroll taxes

Reconcile payroll taxes

Support tax return preparation

Support indirect tax compliance

Support payroll setup

Prepare payroll reports

Review payroll reports

Reconcile payroll reports

Provide reporting commentary

Act as point of contact

Respond to employee queries

Handle payroll inquiries

Manage payroll-linked benefits

Own relationships with providers

Ensure service delivery

Ensure provider accuracy

Ensure provider controls

Coordinate employee data updates

Identify process improvement opportunities

Implement process improvements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Finance Team; People team; Other departments

Communication Scope

Professionalism; Efficiency

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