Sr Payroll Specialist

Exel Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

International environment

Job summary

DHL is hiring a Payroll Reporting Analyst to design, develop, and maintain payroll reports, dashboards, and data insights supporting payroll operations, finance, HR, and leadership.

The role combines payroll knowledge with analytical and technical reporting skills to drive accuracy, compliance and informed decision-making across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Experience with payroll reporting, data validation, and audits.
• Ability to translate complex payroll data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate payroll reports for stakeholders.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies and risks.
• Create dashboards and visualizations to support payroll operations and audits.
• Ensure timely, accurate payroll reporting and data integrity.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent problem-solving

Communication skills

Payroll data analysis

BI / data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Power BI

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

About DHL

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Our team supports our group in all financial activities, e.g. regarding accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and corporate treasury. These include asset accounting, intercompany alignment, active collecting, customs invoicing, profit and loss accounting and payment factory for DHL.

We run the payroll for more than 350.000 employees within DHL working in 28 countries across the globe. They also offer time & attendance management, employee data administration and reporting, travel & expense processing and other services.

Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of colleagues as well as our business units and divisions and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. If you are looking for an interesting role in a dynamic and diverse group, join us in our Americas region.

Job Purpose:

• The Payroll Reporting Analyst is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and analysis of payroll-related reports, dashboards, and data insights that support payroll operations, compliance, finance, human resources, and payroll leadership. This role serves as a key partner in ensuring payroll data accuracy, identifying trends and anomalies, supporting audits, and providing actionable reporting to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• The ideal candidate combines payroll knowledge, analytical expertise, and technical reporting capabilities to transform complex payroll data into meaningful business insights while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Your tasks:

Payroll Reporting & Analytics

• Develop, maintain, and automate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze payroll data and work with payroll leadership to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance risks, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and visualizations using reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Prepare recurring payroll metrics, and KPI’s.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll reporting requests.

Data Integrity & Validation

• Conduct payroll data audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness in multiple payroll and HRIS systems.
• Validate payroll employee data through reporting analysis, between multiple HR and Payroll Systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll data discrepancies in partnership with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Monitor reporting controls and assists in implementing processes that improve data quality.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports.
• Ensure payroll reporting complies with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting activities and regulatory filings.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities and partner with payroll leadership to streamline payroll reporting processes through automation and technology solutions.
• Partner with Payroll Operations, HRIS, Timekeeping, and Finance teams to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in payroll system implementations, upgrades, testing, and reporting enhancements.
• Document reporting processes, business requirements, and data definitions.

Your profile:

• Attention to detail
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Translate complex payroll data into understandable business insights.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create concise and effective reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Confidentiality and Professional Integrity
• Organization and Time Management
• Custom Service Orientation
• Collaboration and Teamwork mind set
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.