Senior Payroll Specialist

DP World•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain -from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. DP World is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage all payroll activities, ensuring payroll transactions are completed efficiently and effectively. The specialist will set procedures and policies to complete payroll activities and deal with issues related to payroll payments and implement necessary improvements to processes or systems.

Requirements

To be considered, you MUST have a strong understanding of payroll-related tax compliance state and local taxes in all 50 United States.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a 5 years' experience in payroll related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in payroll, implementation, with at least 3 years working directly with ADP Workforce Now
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Proficient in ADP systems (ADP Workforce Now, ADP Run, or similar ADP software), and Microsoft Excel
Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with United States' federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, staying updated on changes and implementing necessary updates to processes.
Manage multi-state payroll processing, ensuring correct state-specific deductions, tax filings, and compliance with United States labor laws.
Set up any new states needed in the payroll system.
Process any off-cycle payrolls required for terminations and special runs.
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP systems) for employees across multiple locations and jurisdictions
Ensure timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly/monthly payroll, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and additional pay adjustments.
Manage and process payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other deductions as needed.
Generate and reconcile payroll reports used for internal and external requirements, resolve discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments for errors or omissions
Coordinate for payroll-related audits, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
Participate in or lead special projects, such as system upgrades, or payroll process improvements
Act as a key point of contact for employees regarding all payroll related inquiries.
Generate ad-hoc payroll and benefits reports for internal stakeholders, including management and HR and Finance
Maintain accurate employee payroll data in ADP, ensuring updates for new hires, terminations, salary changes, tax withholding
Handle all tax agency notices and discrepancies.