Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and hands-on Sr. Payroll Administrator to join the Global Payroll team. This role will support payroll processing, validations, reconciliations, employee inquiries, audit support, vendor coordination, and other payroll-related activities as needed.
The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. This role will be focused on U.S. Payroll operations, but may support global payroll as needed.
Responsibilities- Support ongoing U.S. and global payroll processing activities.
- Assist with payroll-cycle tasks, including payroll input collection, data validation, payroll calculations, review, approvals, funding support, settlement, and post-payroll reconciliation.
- Review and validate payroll data, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, equity-related income, terminations, and final pay, as applicable.
- Perform pre-payroll and post-payroll audits, variance reviews, exception checks, and reconciliations to help ensure payroll results are accurate, complete, and timely.
- Partner with internal teams and external payroll vendors to support payroll processing, issue resolution, reporting, compliance, and timely payroll delivery.
- Research and resolve payroll questions, employee inquiries, payroll discrepancies, tax notices, and vendor follow-up items in a timely, professional, and confidential manner.
- Support quarterly, year-end, and audit-related payroll activities, including reconciliations, reporting, documentation, and coordination with internal and external partners.
- Provide flexible support across U.S. payroll, global payroll, payroll reporting, reconciliations, vendor coordination, and other payroll team priorities as needed.
- Assist with maintaining payroll records, process documentation, payroll calendars, control evidence, and audit-ready support materials.
- Identify recurring issues, process gaps, or control concerns and escalate appropriately, recommending practical improvements where possible.
- Protect confidential payroll and employee information and follow company data privacy, security, and access-control requirements.
- Support the Global Payroll Manager and broader Payroll team with additional payroll-related projects and operational needs as assigned.
Qualifications- Typically 5 or more years of progressive, hands-on payroll experience, with experience supporting U.S. payroll, global payroll, or a combination of both.
- Strong understanding of payroll processing practices, payroll-cycle controls, reconciliations, variance reviews, issue resolution, and audit-ready documentation.
- Experience working in ADP, including payroll processing, reporting, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination.
- Solid working knowledge of U.S. payroll requirements, including federal, state, and local payroll taxes, wage-and-hour rules, deductions, benefits, garnishments, final pay, and year-end reporting.
- Experience with global or multi-country payroll processing, payroll vendor models, statutory requirements, data validation, and cross-border payroll coordination is preferred.
- Ability to quickly learn established payroll processes, follow controls, and provide reliable support in an evolving, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to identify discrepancies, risks, or process gaps.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for working with employees, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll and employee data with discretion.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and comfort working with payroll reports, reconciliations, data validations, and large data sets.
- Experience with ADP Celergo or other global payroll platforms is preferred.
- Experience supporting 401(k), equity-related payroll income, quarterly payroll activities, and year-end payroll processes is a plus.
- Payroll certification such as CPP or FPC is preferred but not required.
LocationHybrid in Durham, NC
TravelNone
Compensation & BenefitsThe base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in the United States is $78,000-98,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
Inclusion & Belonging StatementWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all.
