Global Payroll Specialist
Full Time $78,000 - $85,000 / yearJob Overview
Status: Permanent Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Reports to: VP, People
Location: US Remote (Eastern Time Zone) or New York, NY (hybrid)
Salary (USD): $78,000-$85,000 for non-local US team members & $86,000-$93,000 for local New York based team members
Please note that while the majority of the work is conducted remotely for team members based ‘non-local’ to NYC, all team members are expected to be available to attend key on-site events 2-4 times per year in the NY office. The onsite weeks are scheduled in advance and travel expenses are covered by the business. Local NY based team members are required to work in the office 10–20% of the time.
Reports to: VP, People
Location: US Remote (Eastern Time Zone) or New York, NY (hybrid)
Salary (USD): $78,000-$85,000 for non-local US team members & $86,000-$93,000 for local New York based team members
Please note that while the majority of the work is conducted remotely for team members based ‘non-local’ to NYC, all team members are expected to be available to attend key on-site events 2-4 times per year in the NY office. The onsite weeks are scheduled in advance and travel expenses are covered by the business. Local NY based team members are required to work in the office 10–20% of the time.
The role
Spektrix has an exciting opportunity for a Global Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team! In this role, you will be responsible for accurate and timely administration of payroll across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
You'll report to our VP of People and manage payroll processing for all Spektrix team members, including UK, US, Canada, Australia, and future regions including deductions, reconciliations, and retirement plan administration. You will also handle employee inquiries, provide payroll related guidance, and prepare payroll data and reports as needed to support the business and audit requirements. Ultimately, the success of this role is achieved by delivering payroll timely and accurately across all regions and providing a seamless payroll experience for all Spektrix team members.
Spektrix has an exciting opportunity for a Global Payroll Specialist to join our People Operations team! In this role, you will be responsible for accurate and timely administration of payroll across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
You'll report to our VP of People and manage payroll processing for all Spektrix team members, including UK, US, Canada, Australia, and future regions including deductions, reconciliations, and retirement plan administration. You will also handle employee inquiries, provide payroll related guidance, and prepare payroll data and reports as needed to support the business and audit requirements. Ultimately, the success of this role is achieved by delivering payroll timely and accurately across all regions and providing a seamless payroll experience for all Spektrix team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer payroll for all Spektrix employees, including:
- Bi-weekly: US + Canada
- Monthly: UK, Australia, Portugal (1 employee)
- Manage payroll deductions, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting of employee withholdings
- Collaborate with your HR colleagues to ensure payment for employees on leaves of absence (LOA) are calculated and paid accurately, considering any leave scheme payments available both internally and externally. Reconcile payments to ensure compliance.
- Serve as the primary contact for payroll-related inquiries, monitoring the payroll inbox and relevant Slack channels to provide clear information and resolve issues accurately and timely; deliver exceptional level of service to team members on payroll needs throughout their employment at Spektrix
- Ensure all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax registrations, filings, and regulatory compliance requirements are up to date, updating account information and tracking changes as needed
- Collaborate with People and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll setup for all new hires, including verification of payroll information, data entry into payroll systems, application of deductions and benefits, and coordination with cross-functional teams to confirm payroll runs are processed correctly
- Administer retirement and pension plans across regions, including US 401(k), UK Pension, Canadian Pension, and Australian Superannuation; collaborate with Finance to ensure timely funding
- Produce and deliver cyclical payroll and people data reports
- Provide support for audits including research, information gathering, and responding to requests for documentation.
- Develop and update payroll-related policies, communications, and employee guidance materials.
- Manage ad hoc projects and special payroll-related initiatives as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- At least two (2) years in a Payroll or HR Generalist/People Operations role that included payroll administration
- Experience administering payroll in the UK or US (our two largest employee bases) with knowledge of relevant local payroll laws and regulations; a plus if you’ve handled payroll across multiple regions as we have employees in US, UK, Canada, Australia, and one in Portugal!
- Proven ability to manage multiple time sensitive priorities in a fast-paced, multi-region environment, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Demonstrated experience using one or more HR Information Systems (HRIS); experience using Deel would be a plus
- Exceptional technical aptitude with high degree of proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, Docs, etc. and other web based applications
- Experience with retirement/pension plan administration (such as US 401(k), UK Pension, Canadian Pension, Australian Superannuation) is a plus, but not required
- Strong problem-solving skills; can identify issues and make recommendations for courses of action
- Proactive self-starter with strong sense of urgency including a desire to meet employee needs in timely fashion
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; strong attention to detail in written communications/data entry is vital
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new payroll processes, system implementations, and regulatory updates.
- Ability to maintain sensitive/highly confidential information
- Ability to provide explanations and reasons for the choices you make and the advice you provide
- Ability to recognize/accept responsibility for mistakes and take steps needed achieve a resolution