Payroll Specialist
About The Position
National Corporate Housing is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across our U.S., EMEA, and APAC operations. This hybrid role is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer, and partners closely with Finance and in-country payroll providers. The role involves processing U.S. multi-state payroll and coordinating end-to-end payroll for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines using UKG WFM Pro, UKG Pro Payroll, and in-country providers/PEOs. Responsibilities include administering payroll taxes, statutory remittances, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, voluntary deductions, and final pay requirements. The specialist will manage timekeeping, validate payroll data, resolve exceptions, and respond to associate and manager questions with accuracy, discretion, and urgency. Additionally, they will prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts across multiple entities and currencies in partnership with Accounting and Finance, lead year-end and statutory reporting, support payroll audits and SOX-related controls testing, and maintain complete payroll records and documentation. The role also involves monitoring wage-hour and payroll requirements across operating jurisdictions and contributing to system enhancements and global payroll standardization. This position offers a high-impact payroll function spanning multiple countries and time zones, working at the intersection of HR Operations, Finance, compliance, and technology, while helping shape NCH's global payroll strategy and standardized processes. The specialist will use modern UKG platforms and collaborate directly with leaders, managers, associates, and international payroll partners in a highly visible role.
Requirements
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is required.
- Four to seven years of payroll processing experience, including multi-state U.S. payroll and hands-on international payroll experience in EMEA and APAC.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax withholding, deposits, filings, wage-hour compliance, garnishments, and other court-ordered withholdings.
- Experience with UKG WFM Pro and UKG Pro Payroll, or comparable workforce management and payroll platforms.
- Working knowledge of payroll journal entries, payroll accounting, and general ledger reconciliation across multiple entities or currencies.
- Advanced attention to detail, confidentiality, analytical judgment, organization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across time zones.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process U.S. multi-state payroll and coordinate end-to-end payroll for the United Kingdom, Ireland, Singapore, and the Philippines using UKG WFM Pro, UKG Pro Payroll, and in-country providers/PEOs.
- Administer payroll taxes, statutory remittances, wage garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, voluntary deductions, and final pay requirements.
- Manage timekeeping, validate payroll data, resolve exceptions, and respond to associate and manager questions with accuracy, discretion, and urgency.
- Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts across multiple entities and currencies in partnership with Accounting and Finance.
- Lead year-end and statutory reporting, support payroll audits and SOX-related controls testing, and maintain complete payroll records and documentation.
- Monitor wage-hour and payroll requirements across operating jurisdictions and contribute to system enhancements and global payroll standardization.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401k plan with discretionary match
- Company paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, and identity theft protection
- One-of-a-kind culture dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Inclusive Awards and Recognition Program
- Vacation, sick, and floating holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness program
- Complimentary use of corporate apartments for vacation or travel (when available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
