We are seeking a Payroll Specialist for the U.S. Payroll who will have direct ownership of hands-on payroll processing in addition to providing subject matter expertise and oversight. Specifically, you will:

• Own end-to-end U.S. payroll processing with minimal supervision, including data gathering, validation, review, and final sign-off

• Lead complex payroll activities such as multi-state tax calculations, W-2 testing and reconciliation, 401(k) processing, salary variance analysis, and retroactive adjustments

• Serve as the U.S. payroll subject matter expert, providing guidance on federal, state, and local tax matters and ensuring compliance and accuracy

• Independently prepare, review, and post payroll journal entries, including accruals, reversals, and adjustments

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll escalations, employee inquiries, client questions, and external vendor coordination

• Partner with Human Resour...