Senior Payroll Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Global Payroll Specialist to manage and audit payroll operations across multiple regions, including India, Mexico, Canada, UK, EU, Australia and the U.S. This role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while supporting system enhancements and resolving complex issues. At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll administration, payroll operations, or compensation processing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Global and U.S. payroll preferred
- Experience with payroll systems (ADP Streamline / Celergo / Payforce / iHCMII, Workday, SAP, Oracle).
- Strong knowledge of compliance, tax codes, and statutory requirements.
Nice To Haves
- FPC , CPP or other Global certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Audit and reconcile payroll data for accuracy and compliance.
- Administer base and non-base pay components (overtime, bonuses, commissions).
- Calculate gross-to-net pay and manage statutory deductions.
- Resolve complex payroll and compensation inquiries.
- Test and implement payroll system enhancements (ADP, Workday, SAP, Oracle).
- Maintain payroll records and ensure timely delivery of payments.
- Collaborate on special projects and process improvements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
