Payroll Specialist / Sr. Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

DHL Group, the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories, is an organization that connects people and improves lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, 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, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and corporate treasury. 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 Specialist / Sr. Payroll Specialist oversees all payroll processing, auditing and quality control functions to ensure compliance with tax, regulatory and company policies. Work involves various payroll systems and procedures and adapting them to electronic data processing methods and business practices. The Specialist identifies payroll error trends and quality risks, developing audits to mitigate any future risks and providing detailed reports to management with recommendations for improving internal controls. The Specialist also corrects any errors due to internal or external department causes. Issuing and printing any and all off cycle or manual check payments. Other tasks and special projects may be assigned.

Your Tasks

Manages multiple work queues and schedules ensuring that work is assigned to team members appropriately and managed within stated SLAs.

Provides recommendations and solutions for process improvements; identifies opportunities to mitigate risk and provides value added solutions to meet business needs.

Oversees the auditing functions for all on-cycle and off-cycle payrolls processed.

Develops and maintains audit queries and reporting.

Reviews payroll source documents and company policies for compliance with labor regulations, tax laws, county policies and company pay policies.

Prepares and reviews payroll audit reports, communicating results with management.

Assists with development of procedures and timelines for submission of source documents.

Explains payroll auditing policies, procedures and systems to internal company stakeholders.

Reviews for correctness interface feeds to and from the payroll and timekeeping systems and develops audit reports to capture data integrity issues.

Ensures accuracy of payroll audits.

Establishes and maintains professional and effective working relationships with co-workers and employees; effectively communicates with management via verbal and written communications.

Develops and maintains strong working relationships with peers and managers across HR and Payroll Operations function and other lines of business.

Provides guidance on routine end-to-end process execution and transaction support.

Your Profile

Education Level : High School diploma

Experience Level :

2+ years of payroll experience, including expertise in a multi-state payroll environment

Extensive US payroll experience and expertise

Exposure and knowledge of complex HR processes that impact payroll

Advanced Excel Skills

Knowledge of ADP Vantage and Kronos / WFM Timekeeping, or similar time and attendance and payroll applications

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as problems faced are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis

Strong communication skills (oral & written); ability to effectively interact with others at all levels

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.

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.