The Bachrach Group is partnered with one of the leading global financial services organizations on their search for a PAYROLL SPECIALIST. This role offers great benefits plus a hybrid work schedule, exposure to international payroll, and close collaboration with cross-functional partners in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of full-cycle multi-state payroll experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Management
- Manage full-cycle payroll processing for multiple pay groups across North America and Europe
- Execute scheduled and unscheduled payroll runs, including special and corrective payments
- Administer payroll changes related to onboarding, employee exits, and compensation updates
- Review and validate time data, retroactive adjustments, and tax elections to ensure accuracy
- Support payroll requirements for globally mobile employees, including jurisdiction-specific payroll treatments
- Coordinate payroll processing tied to equity and incentive compensation events across regions
Accuracy, Controls & Compliance
- Maintain compliance with applicable wage, hour, and payroll regulations across all supported locations
- Perform detailed reconciliations between payroll systems, HR platforms, and third-party reports
- Identify discrepancies and resolve payroll, benefits, and employee data issues
- Prepare payroll documentation to support internal controls, audits, and financial reporting
Reporting & Analysis
- Produce payroll reports and data analyses in response to internal inquiries
- Support finance and people teams with payroll-related insights and funding requirements
- Ensure payroll data integrity through ongoing monitoring and review
Systems & Process Improvement
- Maintain payroll calendars and pay schedules within the payroll system
- Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, and configuration changes
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, and scalability of payroll processes
- Stay informed on regulatory changes and help implement necessary updates
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hands-on experience with WORKDAY
- 5+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll is required
- Strong working knowledge of payroll taxation, earnings, and benefits
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy under tight deadlines Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Experience supporting payroll across multiple countries - APAC and EU
- Exposure to equity or incentive compensation payroll processing
- Bachelor's degree is highly preferred
For additional details and the next steps, please send your resume to:
ajmartinez@bachrachgroup.com
Location: Downtown Houston area
Schedule: Hybrid, 3 to 4 days in-office
Salary range: $95,000 - $105,000 DOE (plus bonus eligible)
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