Payroll Specialist

DNV GL USA, INC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV GL USA, INC. seeks a Payroll Specialist to join our GSS HR payroll team in Houston, TX. You will manage the end-to-end payroll process for all North American employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulations. This hybrid role combines onsite collaboration with remote work two days per week.

You will audit payroll data, prepare reports for management, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to policy improvements while protecting payroll confidentiality and data security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or HR.
• Experience with US payroll including federal/state tax.
• Strong data accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process for all employees.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and stakeholders.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure seamless payroll data integration.
• Assist in development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and improvements.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/HR

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS systems

Job description

DNV is seeking a Payroll Specialist, you'll play an important role in our GSS HR payroll team, making sure payroll processes run smoothly and accurately across North America. Your keen attention to detail will be essential as you review payroll records, spot inconsistencies, and confirm all transactions are completed correctly and on schedule. By verifying information carefully, you'll help prevent mistakes and keep our payroll operations reliable.

Your expertise in analysis and payroll will support compliance and help us continually improve how we manage payroll.

When you join our GSS HR payroll team, you become part of a worldwide group of professionals who share a commitment to delivering outstanding payroll services. The work you do will directly affect employee satisfaction and well-being, helping to uphold our reputation for quality and innovation.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments, including HR and Finance, to streamline payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies that may arise. The ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and deliver accurate results on time will be key to your success in this position. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll policies and procedures, ensuring that they align with the latest regulations and best practices.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other stakeholders.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all payroll-related information.

This role is based at our DNV office in Houston, TX and operates under a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote). The position is initially temporary, with the potential to convert to a permanent role. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.