Senior Payroll & Compliance Lead

L'oreal Usa; Mainland (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

L'Oréal USA in Pennsylvania is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local regulations and company policies. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience.

The role encompasses payroll preparation, validation, tax filings, year-end reconciliations, and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Have experience in payroll preparation and administration, with a strong attention to detail.
• Are proficient in payroll systems and tools, with the ability to manage data uploads and corrections.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills to manage exceptions and ensure compliance.
• Are a collaborative team player, comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay updated on local labor laws and tax regulations, ensuring adherence at all times.
• Ability to utilize AI productivity tools to streamline daily tasks and drive work efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Preparation & Validation: Collect and verify monthly payroll inputs (e.g., new hires, terminations) and enter or correct local payroll data in systems, including mass uploads.
• Pre- and Post-Payroll Activities: Support validation steps with internal and external stakeholders, integrate post-payroll corrections, and prepare local declarations (social, fiscal, taxes, etc.).
• Taxation Management: Monthly tax filings, providing expert tax consultation, and managing inquiries and administration related to special additional deductions.
• Exception Management: Handle underpayments, overpayments, severance to ensure timely resolution.
• Year-End Reconciliation: Collaborate with Rewards team to reconcile year-end payroll and prepare for the new payroll year.
• Employee Support: Partner with BEST People Link teams to address Tier 2 employee questions as needed.
• Compliance & Continuous Improvement: Maintain audit-proof records, ensure compliance with payroll-related controls, and contribute to process optimization initiatives.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring efficient and accurate payroll processing and adherence to service level agreements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data validation

Tax compliance

Collaboration

Regulatory awareness

AI productivity tools

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

L'Oréal USA in Pennsylvania is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with local regulations and company policies. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver a seamless payroll experience.

The role encompasses payroll preparation, validation, tax filings, year-end reconciliations, and ongoing process improvements.