Senior Payroll Specialist

We are creating this position because the workload has grown. We need someone who catches errors before checks go out, not after. We engage team members in Brazil as full-time contractors. Most of our contractors have been with us for more than two years. Core hours overlap with Sydney business hours until mid-afternoon.

What you'll be doing

• Review timecards for missing punches, overtime and PTO before each run
• Answer employee questions about paychecks, withholding and direct deposit
• Enter new hires, terminations, pay changes and deductions
• Calculate final pay in line with state timing rules
• Prepare payroll journal entries and accruals for accounting

What we're looking for

• 7+ years of hands-on payroll processing, ideally multi-state
• Experience with ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG or Workday
• Strong Excel for reconciliations
• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Comfortable with garnishments and tax withholding setup
• Clear communicator with employees who are upset about their check

Benefits

$14.50 - $16.50 per hour

• Annual rate review
• Flexible hours
• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise

Company overview

Our recruiters interview every candidate in person before placing them. Commission is paid monthly on gross margin.

Duration: 9 months. Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Brisbane Recruiting Pty Ltd.