About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of global payroll processes during a critical transition period. This is a contract position with the potential for permanent hire, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative and evolving environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of payroll experience, a hands-on approach, and a proactive mindset to help us evaluate and stabilize our current payroll operations, train junior team members, and support a future system migration from UKG to Workday (slated for 2025).

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee global payroll operations, partnering with payroll processors across multiple countries
• Coordinate the collection, validation, submission, and auditing of payroll data prior to approval
• Identify and resolve discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely payroll
• Train and support a junior payroll team member to improve accuracy and independence
• Collaborate with HR and accounting to transition payroll responsibilities back to the finance team
• Conduct a full review of existing payroll processes to identify inefficiencies, gaps, or compliance risks
• Serve as an internal resource for payroll best practices and reporting
• Participate in upcoming payroll system migration (UKG to Workday)
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and legal requirements
• Handle sensitive payroll data with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of end-to-end payroll experience (global payroll experience required)
• Strong working knowledge of UKG (UltiPro); exposure to Workday a plus
• Proven ability to train, guide, and support junior team members
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving organization
• Must be adaptable, process-driven, and able to take initiative with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Background check and drug screening required
• Must be 100% onsite