Senior US Payroll Specialist
About this job opportunity
Our Vision
To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.
Our Mission
Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.
Our People
Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.
What makes this role exciting
CloudPay is seeking a Senior United States Payroll Specialist to join our inclusive, global team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in processing and validating U.S. payrolls, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards, including SSAE 16 audits.
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in delivering exceptional client service, we’d love to hear from you.Main responsibilities
Act as a source of US payroll knowledge to support the day-to-day activities of the US Payroll Specialist
Establish, update, and maintain payroll records and analyse payroll-related information to ensure accurate payroll in line with US legislation
Research discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing
Reconcile pre-processing reports to ensure the accuracy of information before processing payroll
Complete controls and cross-checking on payroll results
Maintain payroll information, files, and records to provide up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance
Deliver payroll accurately and provide timely payment of employee salaries on time in line with client service level agreements and expectations
Prepare and submit statutory declarations for authorities
Prepare regular and ad hoc payroll reports, and handle special client requests
Assist in the validation of payroll requirements to ensure that the client provides sufficient information to enable the set-up and configuration to be completed successfully
Partner with Implementation Consultants to ensure successful knowledge transfers are completed between Project Delivery and Operations
Experience needed for this role
Proven, solid experience in in-house United States payroll processing
Fluent in English
A degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a similar field is an advantage
Strong user knowledge of Microsoft products, especially Excel and Word
Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills to meet deadlines.
Project work experience is an advantage
Support US payroll software updates, changes, migration from a US Payroll knowledge point of view
About you and Our core values
Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect
Being a team player is key to our culture
Solution and customer focused
Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results
Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements
Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do
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Competitive Salary
Competitive vacation allowance
Calm app
Preventive Medical Check Up
MediSmart Business Plan
MAPFRE Medical Benefits
EAP
Wellbeing Allowance
MAPFRE Vision Benefit
Life Insurance and Total & Permanent Disability
WFH Allowance
Employee Referral Program
Paid Volunteering days
Bereavement Leave
Marriage Leave
Paid Sick Days
CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer #LI-AC1 #LI-HYBRID
The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.Glassdoor