Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong written and spoken English; bilingual Spanish is a plus., 2+ years of experience in payroll administration or similar financial operations., Familiarity with payroll platforms like ADP, Paychex, or Gusto., Detail-oriented and discreet when handling sensitive financial data..

Key responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll operations for hourly and salaried staff.

Collect and validate timesheets and liaise with third-party payroll providers.

Ensure payroll compliance across tax jurisdictions and process employee expense reimbursements.

Respond to payroll inquiries and interface with finance on payroll GL entries and audits.

Job description

Job Title: Payroll & Reimbursements Specialist
Location: Remote (EST Time Zone)
Salary Range: up to 3000 USD

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EST)

NOTE: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR POSITION

Company Overview:

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives, founders, and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and US-based businesses, connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America, the Philippines, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Africa with leading American companies. Sagan provides a high-performance remote work environment, ensuring access to world-class opportunities for top-tier professionals.

About the Company:

Sagan represents a fast-paced and detail-driven organization in need of specialized financial operations support. The company works closely with distributed teams and is committed to accuracy, compliance, and employee experience in all areas of payroll and benefits management.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a meticulous and service-oriented Payroll & Reimbursements Specialist to own the full payroll lifecycle, from timesheet validation and third-party processing to tax compliance and employee reimbursements. The ideal candidate is detail-obsessed, proactive, and comfortable managing sensitive financial data while supporting both employees and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll operations for hourly and salaried staff.
Collect and validate timesheets; liaise with third-party payroll providers.
Ensure payroll compliance across tax jurisdictions.
Review, track, and process employee expense reimbursements.
Respond to payroll and reimbursement-related inquiries with accuracy and discretion.
Interface with finance on payroll GL entries and audits.
Identify anomalies or issues proactively and escalate as needed.

Qualifications:

Strong written and spoken English; bilingual Spanish is a plus.
2+ years of experience in payroll administration or similar financial operations.
Familiarity with platforms like ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or equivalents.
Detail-oriented and discreet when handling sensitive data.
Ability to understand payroll/tax compliance and GL implications.
Service-oriented and responsive when supporting employee needs.

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