Payroll Specialist

National Corporate Housing; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with discretionary match

Life insurance & disability

Diversity & inclusion culture

Paid time off & holidays

Corporate apartment use

Job summary

National Corporate Housing is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across our U.S., EMEA, and APAC operations. This hybrid role is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer and partnering with Finance and local payroll providers.

You will manage multi-state U.S. payroll and coordinate payroll for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines, using UKG WFM Pro, UKG Pro Payroll, and

Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Own accurate, timely payroll processing across U.S., EMEA, and APAC.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

International payroll

UKG Pro Payroll

Data reconciliation

Excel proficiency

Education

CPP certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

UKG WFM Pro

UKG Pro Payroll

Job description

At National, we don’t just provide housing—we create home-like experiences for global business travelers and relocating professionals. With 28+ offices worldwide, we’re a trusted leader in customized corporate housing and 360-degree services that make transitions seamless.

National Corporate Housing is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across our U.S., EMEA, and APAC operations. This hybrid role is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer, and partners closely with Finance and in-country payroll providers.

Expectations For Success

• Process U.S. multi-state payroll and coordinate end-to-end payroll for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines using UKG WFM Pro, UKG Pro Payroll, and in-country providers/PEOs.
• Administer payroll taxes, statutory remittances, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, voluntary deductions, and final pay requirements.
• Manage timekeeping, validate payroll data, resolve exceptions, and respond to associate and manager questions with accuracy, discretion, and urgency.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts across multiple entities and currencies in partnership with Accounting and Finance.
• Lead year-end and statutory reporting, support payroll audits and SOX-related controls testing, and maintain complete payroll records and documentation.
• Monitor wage-hour and payroll requirements across operating jurisdictions and contribute to system enhancements and global payroll standardization.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Own a high-impact payroll function spanning the U.S., EMEA, and APAC, with direct responsibility for accurate pay delivery across multiple countries and time zones.
• Work at the intersection of HR Operations, Finance, compliance, and technology while helping shape NCH's global payroll strategy and standardized processes.
• Use modern UKG platforms and collaborate directly with leaders, managers, associates, and international payroll partners in a highly visible role.

Who You Are

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.
• Four to seven years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state U.S. payroll and hands‑on international payroll experience in EMEA and APAC.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, deposits, filings, wage‑hour compliance, garnishments, and other court‑ordered withholdings.
• Experience with UKG WFM Pro and UKG Pro Payroll, or comparable workforce management and payroll platforms.
• Working knowledge of payroll journal entries, payroll accounting, and general ledger reconciliation across multiple entities or currencies.
• Advanced attention to detail, confidentiality, analytical judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across time zones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
  • $$33.65-$41.11 hourly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k plan with discretionary match
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection
• One-of-a-kind culture dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Inclusive Awards and Recognition Program
• Vacation, sick, and floating holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Complimentary use of corporate apartments for vacation or travel (when available)
• National is a drug & alcohol-free workplace. Please note that we conduct a background check and 5 panel drug screen after a contingent offer has been made.

Additional Information

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Will not aide with relocation costs

National Corporate Housing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.