KAYAK
Technology
Specialist,GlobalPayroll
“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 statutory payments
Own day-to-day payroll administration
Prepare payroll inputs
Review payroll outputs
Resolve payroll discrepancies
Ensure accurate processing of payroll elements
Assist with year-end processing
Maintain internal controls
Ensure compliance with regulations
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 and commentary
Act as point of contact for employee queries
Respond to employee queries
Handle benefit inquiries
Manage payroll-linked benefits
Provide employee support
Own relationships with payroll providers
Ensure service delivery from providers
Coordinate with People team
Coordinate with other departments
Identify process improvement opportunities
Implement process improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with colleagues; Work closely with People team; Coordinate with other departments
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