Senior Payroll Specialist: Americas & LATAM

SES Satellites; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,850 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SES Satellites in the United States delivers payroll services across the Americas, including the United States and LATAM regions. The Senior Specialist focuses on accurate payroll calculation, year-end processing, and cross-border compliance across ADP Vantage and SAP SF environments.

Responsibilities include data validation, interface maintenance with HRIS/payroll systems, and collaboration with external providers to ensure timely, compliant payroll while supporting ACA, EEO/VETS/AAP reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or equivalent.
• Five+ years of payroll experience, with strong U.S. payroll knowledge.
• Experience with ADP Vantage, SAP SF and HRIS/payroll interfaces preferred.
• CPP certification preferred; bilingual not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calculation and disbursement of payroll and taxes across the Americas.
• Lead year-end processing and W‑2 finalization with retraite/expatriate data as needed.
• Coordinate benefits contributions and 401(k) handling with vendors.
• Validate ADP Vantage and SAP SF data; maintain interfaces and data integrity.
• Process special payments: commissions, bonuses, and recognition payments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (ACA, EEO/VETS/AAP) and IRS reporting.
• Support payroll projects and related cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Excel & Word

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Communication

Data confidentiality

Data integrity

Problem solving

Time management

Accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

ADP Vantage

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS/payroll interfaces

Job description

SES Satellites in the United States delivers payroll services across the Americas, including the United States and LATAM regions. The Senior Specialist focuses on accurate payroll calculation, year-end processing, and cross-border compliance across ADP Vantage and SAP SF environments.

Responsibilities include data validation, interface maintenance with HRIS/payroll systems, and collaboration with external providers to ensure timely, compliant payroll while supporting ACA, EEO/VETS/AAP reporting