Senior Global Payroll Specialist

Here at Labster, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Global Payroll Specialist to join our Finance Team. The primary responsibility of the Senior Global Payroll Specialist will be to process our global payrolls. The ideal candidate will have experience running US Payroll (via ADP) and working with third party payroll providers in Europe. This position will report to the Finance Director and is an excellent opportunity to help lead an organization through a transformative time in the business. If gaining experience at a venture-capital-backed company whose mission is to empower the next generation of scientists excites you, read on!

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls across entities (USA, Spain, Denmark, UK, Canada and Switzerland)
• Process, book and reconcile subcontractor payrolls (EoR - Employee of Records)
• Lead communication and alignment with People Department related to Payroll
• Handle employee reimbursements
• Monitor, book and reconcile commissions and bonus calculations
• Take part of streamlining and optimizing our processes between People department and finance
• Perform month end reconciliations and analysis (vacation liabilities, tax liabilities, benefit liabilities etc.)
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Monitor Payroll related tax compliance
• Coordinate the annual 401k audit
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Competencies & Skills

• 3+ years of experience preparing Payroll, preferably in international organizations
• 3+ Experience with tools like ADP, Humaans (our HRIS), NetSuite, Excel, and Google Sheets
• A plus if you have experience with working in multinational companies (various regulatory frameworks)
• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills are required
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with the senior leadership team
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required
• Proven track record of delivering on commitments, and working closely & effectively with peers and leaders outside of the Finance team

Why Labster.

We are Labster. Creators of virtual science lab software that makes learning engaging, effective and accessible to as many students as possible. We exist to empower the next generation of scientists to change the world. We encourage individual expression, boldly challenge how it’s always been done, and foster learning, creativity, and growth.

Our commitment to you.

Labster is committed to select the best available candidate for every open position, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, marital status, ethnic origin, age, disability or geographical location. At the same time, we aim to provide all team members with the opportunity to develop long- term careers appropriate to their abilities and ambitions. Labster is also committed to ensuring that recruitment procedures are fair, objective, impartial, transparent, and are applied consistently.