Remote US Payroll Specialist | SOX-Compliant & Data-Driven

Porch Group; Colombia; Presencial; COP 50.220.000 - 55.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Porch Group is seeking a US Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, compliance, and employee experience from a remote location in Colombia. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll operations and strong customer service across the payroll function.

The role requires 5+ years of full-cycle US payroll experience for 500+ employees, familiarity with SOX controls, and proficiency in Workday or similar systems, along with strong English communication and confidentiality.

Formación

• 5+ years of full-cycle US payroll experience for 500+ employees
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional payroll
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Excel skills with formulas and validations
• Ability to protect confidential information

Responsabilidades

• Payroll Reporting: Prepare, review, and distribute payroll-related reports, including compensation, taxes, garnishments, deductions, earnings registers, payroll files, and other recurring or ad hoc reporting needs.
• W-2 Processing: Issue annual W-2 forms to employees.
• Employee and Manager Support: Respond to payroll questions from employees and managers, research issues, and provide clear, timely resolutions.
• Process Improvement: Identify payroll process gaps, recommend improvements, and support more efficient, accurate, and compliant payroll operations.
• Data Integrity: Perform payroll data audits, identify discrepancies, and partner with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• SOX Compliance: Follow Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and maintain documentation that supports payroll accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Payroll Processing: Enter, audit, review, correct, and transmit payroll data to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• On-cycle and Off-cycle Payroll: Calculate and prepare payroll payments, including final pay, stock options, commissions, and other supplemental or off-cycle payments.
• E-filing: Complete electronic filing of payroll-related documents and maintain organized payroll records.
• Tax Compliance: Research, analyze, and resolve payroll tax issues while supporting compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Timekeeping Support: Maintain time punches and related payroll inputs in the time management system.
• System Expertise: Serve as a resource for timekeeping and scheduling modules, including troubleshooting, guidance, and process support.
• Third-Party Requests: Process garnishments, levies, bankruptcies, and child support wage assignments.

Conocimientos

US payroll processing

Workday

Excel

English proficiency

SOX compliance

Timekeeping systems

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

Herramientas

Workday Payroll

Descripción del empleo

Porch Group is seeking a US Payroll Specialist to support payroll processing, compliance, and employee experience from a remote location in Colombia. You will ensure accurate, timely payroll operations and strong customer service across the payroll function.

The role requires 5+ years of full-cycle US payroll experience for 500+ employees, familiarity with SOX controls, and proficiency in Workday or similar systems, along with strong English communication and confidentiality.