Global Payroll Specialist – ADP & Compliance

Damco Spain SL; Santa Fe Springs (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk in Santa Fe Springs, California, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our People Services & Operations team. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while complying with policies and applicable legislation.

This full-time role partners with HR, Finance, Operations, and People Partners to support payroll execution, drive process improvements, and maintain high payroll accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing experience.
• Experience with ADP payroll systems.
• Knowledge of payroll practices and applicable employment standards legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills to analyze and reconcile payroll data.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-payroll, on-cycle payroll, and off-cycle payroll processing activities.
• Review, validate, and reconcile time records and payroll data.
• Process overtime, statutory holiday pay, paid time off, and retroactive adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Support payroll reconciliations, reporting, audits, and year-end processes.
• Partner with HR, Operations, Finance, and People Partners to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ADP Payroll System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maersk in Santa Fe Springs, California, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our People Services & Operations team. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while complying with policies and applicable legislation.

This full-time role partners with HR, Finance, Operations, and People Partners to support payroll execution, drive process improvements, and maintain high payroll accuracy and compliance.