KAYAK
Technology
Specialist,GlobalPayroll
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“Specialist, Global Payroll at KAYAK. Skills: Global payroll, Payroll operations, Compliance. Manage payroll cycles. Ensure accurate salary payments”
Industry & Context.
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
Full Job Description
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business. As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. KAYAK is seeking a detailed-oriented and analytical Specialist, Global Payroll to join us in the Finance Team. Reporting to the Associate Manager, Global Payroll, you will play a key supporting role across our team. We are a group of highly motivated, professional individuals who love all things numbers, controls and compliance, and are excited to be growing our team. The ideal candidate is always curious, embraces change and thrives in an ambiguous rapid-growth environment. If you have an eagerness to improve processes and execute, and excel both working independently and collaborating with colleagues, we’d love to hear from you! This role is based in our Cambridge, MA office, 3 times a week. In the role, you will: GLOBAL PAYROLL OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION - Manage monthly and fortnightly payroll cycles across all international entities via external providers (through Cloudpay and ADP), ensuring accurate and timely salary and statutory payments in multiple currencies. - Own day-to-day payroll administration, including data validation, calculations, and reporting. - Prepare and submit payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits changes, and other deductions). - Review and validate payroll output
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