Global Payroll Specialist III

TCWGlobal; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,722 - 61,799; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive hourly salary

Job summary

A corporate payroll service provider in San Diego is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Specialist III to oversee payroll processing for domestic and international staff. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll accuracy, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of payroll experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of payroll and/or customer service experience.
• CPP Certification preferred.
• International business/human resources experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process domestic and international payroll accurately.
• Conduct payroll audits and QA.
• Maintain knowledge of employment laws and tax considerations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Customer service

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or Business Administration

Tools

Payroll processing systems

HR systems

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

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Location: Onsite at TCWGlobal Corporate Office (San Diego, CA). Start Date: ASAP. Reports to: Director of Global Payroll. Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly. Salary: $33.19 to $44.86 per hour, DOE. Base pay range: $33.19/hr - $44.86/hr.

Salary & Benefits

This position offers full-time benefits, including a comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Additional compensation may be earned by exceeding sales and service goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly domestic and international payroll for salary and hourly employees, ensuring the overall accuracy of employee data.
• Schedule, prepare, open, balance, audit, close, and finalize various payroll cycles autonomously.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and country employment laws and tax considerations relevant to payroll compliance.
• Verify and reconcile complex pay, timekeeping, and expense reimbursement data from a variety of systems, following local laws and regulations.
• Conduct research and analysis to lead department initiatives and special projects.
• Establish and maintain close relationships with the Global Account Management and International teams, acting as an expert for any payroll inquiries.
• Independently interpret and communicate payroll policies/procedures to employees of all levels.
• Complete payments to partners/vendors by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.
• Create and send invoices to clients monthly using FX conversions and agreed upon mark-up rates.
• Lead payroll and related process audits and QA.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement global payroll strategies.
• Exercise independent judgment and strong critical thinking on all payroll related matters with minimal supervision.
• Provide support/mentorship to all levels of Payroll Specialists in the absence of (or in addition to) leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of payroll and/or customer service experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or Business Administration
• CPP Certification preferred
• International business/human resources experience preferred
• Experience utilizing payroll processing, time keeping, HR and/or accounting systems
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and proven multi-tasking ability
• Self-starter with a high work ethic who can work on their own and meet required deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a professional environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Office 365

Application Information

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TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief or sexual orientation.