Global Compensation Services Coordinator

Socket.dev; Morris Plains (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weichert Workforce Mobility is seeking a Global Compensation Services Coordinator in Parsippany, NJ. This hybrid role supports expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, and global mobility services for clients.

Responsibilities include preparing compensation leads, foreign assignment cost estimates, and tax coordination. Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of relevant experience, a related degree, and Excel proficiency, with strong communication and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related area.
• GMS certification preferred.
• EA or CPA certifications preferred.
• 1–4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in compensation accumulation/reporting preferred.
• Understanding of global compensation, tax and payroll.
• Fluency in foreign languages preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Intermediate math: percentages and fractions.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, analyzes, and tracks expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, and other assignment-related issues.
• Prepares compensation worksheets, payroll allowance calculations, and W-2 reconciliations.
• Creates and administers tax and compensation processes per client specs.
• Documents conversations and maintains data integrity per policies.
• Prepares international compensation calculations and housing cost estimates.
• Coordinates tax-related aspects with tax return preparer.
• Creates assignment letters and cost estimates as appropriate.
• Responds to payroll inquiries and policy interpretations.
• Advises on process improvements with leadership.
• Attends meetings and prepares monthly/quarterly reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Analytical/math skills

Language fluency (foreign languages)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification

Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Weichert Workforce Mobilityis hiring a Global Compensation Services Coordinator in Parsippany, NJ. This is a hybrid role requiring two in office days. The Global Compensation Services Coordinator provides key compensation tax and payroll related services in support of the overall delivery of assignment services to our clients.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares, analyzes, and tracks expatriate payroll, compensation, benefits, global mobility and other assignment-related issues. Prepares compensation worksheets, payroll allowance calculations, cost projections, compensation summaries and W-2 reconciliations using standard software programs.
• Creates, develops, and administers the tax and compensation processes according to the client's specifications and following Weichert's standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely documenting of conversations, exceptions, and correspondence in the system. Maintains file documentation and ensures data integrity. Adheres to Weichert's privacy and policies standards at all times.
• Prepares international compensation calculations, including the calculation of hypothetical tax and assignment-related allowances such as cost of living and housing, as necessary using standard software programs.
• Coordinates all tax-related aspects of the assignee's international assignment(s) with the tax return preparer as necessary.
• Creates individual letters of assignment and cost estimates according to the terms of the assignment, client policy and special circumstances as appropriate.
• Responds to payroll inquiries, policy interpretation, and expense questions from clients and assignees.
• Advises on enhancements or improvements to the client's administration of services and/or processes and works with the Tax and Compensation Team Lead or International Tax and Compensation Manager on process improvement activities.
• Attends daily/weekly meetings to review all upcoming projects and deadlines.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports for both internal and external distribution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) certification preferred
• Enrolled Agent (EA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certifications preferred
• One (1) to four (4) years of relevant experience
• Previous experience in compensation accumulation/reporting strongly preferred
• Understanding of global compensation, tax, and payroll
• Fluency in a foreign language(s) preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

The estimated base salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000 (annually). The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon several factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant skills, education, work experience, job location/geographic region, and/or certifications.

Weichert offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, Paid Time Off (PTO), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and much more.

Weichert is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.