Senior Specialist, NORAM Payroll

extra holidays - extra parental leave - fully flexible
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
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Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of payroll processing experience, either in practice or in-house., Professional payroll qualification such as CPP or equivalent, or a professional accounting qualification., Strong technical skills in payroll systems and compliance knowledge., Experience with payroll systems like Cloudpay, Netsuite, ADP Workforce, or WorkDay is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple countries.
  • Support payroll operations and compliance activities, including tax reporting and audits.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure data accuracy and process improvements.
  • Manage relationships with payroll service providers and develop payroll SOPs.

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OpenTable Hospitality: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure Large https://www.opentable.com/
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our worldclass technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

About this role:

This position will report directly to OpenTable’s Senior Manager, Global Payroll. We will count on the Senior Specialist, NORAM Payroll to foster a culture of excellence and strong collaboration, elevate OpenTable’s Payroll’s function, build and develop future proof processes, and proactively guide the business to operate successfully in an increasingly complex Payroll environment.

The ideal candidate is curious and agile, has a strong growth mindset, sense of ownership and accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

In this role, you will:

  • Ensure payroll is paid in a timely and accurate manner for multiple countries and frequencies.

  • Directly support payroll processing operations for countries, including, but not limited to, the United States and Mexico; provide backup support for countries including, but not limited to, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, Singapore.

  • Calculate and report tax liabilities, as well as the periodic, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc balancing, and validate payroll tax reporting and related activities, including the annual issuance of yearend forms.

  • Ensure full compliance with all payroll related matters and reporting requirements (e.g. payroll taxes, fringe benefits, stockbased compensation, global mobility, annual filings); collaborating with HR, Accounting, Finance Operations, Tax and Legal to address the full picture.

  • Investigate and solve payroll related queries and issues (vendor, compliance, reportingaccounting etc.)

  • Work together with HR Operations to ensure that payroll data integrations run smoothly, reporting issues and suggesting enhancements and solutions.

  • Support on projects, process improvements, and payroll audits.

  • Manage the payroll service provider relationships.

  • Assist in devising payroll SOPs and calendars so key processes are documented and deadlines are met.

    • Please apply if:

      • Demonstrable interest and knowledge of payroll and related HRPayroll and Accounting systems; Cloudpay, Netsuite, ADP Workforce and WorkDay is preferred.

      • Professional payroll qualification (CPP or equivalent) andor professional accounting qualification.

      • Preferred payroll experience with any of the following countries: United States, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Singapore.

      • 6+ years experience either in professional practice or inhouse roles; with the proven ability to process payroll accurately and timely, and meet compliance requirements.

      • Strong technical payroll processing skills and a broad understanding of payroll compliance.

      • Proven process improvement experience, ideally involving devising process documentation, recommending control enhancements, and implementing system changes.

      • Solid understanding of the endtoend payroll process; including systems, data flow, key stakeholders, filing requirements and accounting implications.

      • Proven ability to successfully collaborate with and manage payroll service vendors.

      • Outstanding interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization.

      • Solution focused and handson with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks in order to meet conflicting timelines.

      • Strives for excellent business support and embraces change with an open and honest approach to communication.

        • Benefits and Perks

          • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

          • Focus on mental health and wellbeing:

            • Companypaid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

            • Companypaid subscription to Headspace

            • Annual companywide week off a year the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pileup of work!)

              • Paid parental leave

              • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

              • Paid volunteer time

              • Focus on your career growth:

                • Development Dollars

                • Leadership development

                • Access to thousands of ondemand elearnings

                  • Travel Discounts

                  • Employee Resource Groups

                  • Free lunch 5 days per week

                  • Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym, multipurpose room, inbuilding Starbucks, and more.

                    • Note for MA applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

                      There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience soughtrequired. The range for this United States located role is $85,000 $95,000.

                      We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

                      Inclusion

                      At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.

                      Need adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem just give us a headsup. We’ve got you.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Hospitality: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Social Skills
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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