Global Payroll Specialist – ADP Expert

Maersk; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Maersk in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, while maintaining compliance and partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations. This role offers growth within a global logistics leader.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience, ADP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach to support audits, year-end activities, and continuous process improvements.

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 for data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maersk in Santa Fe Springs, CA is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, while maintaining compliance and partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations. This role offers growth within a global logistics leader.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of payroll experience, ADP expertise, advanced Excel skills, and a detail-oriented approach to support audits, year-end activities, and continuous process improvements.