Global Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Our client, a rapidly growing multi-site consumer services organization, is seeking a Global Payroll & Benefits Associate to join its expanding Finance and People Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats.

As the organization's first dedicated payroll hire, this individual will play a critical role in managing payroll operations, supporting benefits administration, ensuring compliance, and assisting with payroll-related audits across a growing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage weekly payroll for a large hourly employee population across multiple locations
• Support payroll operations for salaried employees and ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Assist with international payroll activities, including UK payroll administration when applicable
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Partner with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll and benefits issues
• Support workers' compensation audits, payroll audits, and other compliance-related initiatives
• Assist with benefits administration and employee payroll inquiries
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and enhance efficiency as the organization scales

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience; 3-5 years preferred
• Experience processing U.S. payroll independently
• Exposure to UK payroll or international payroll processes is highly preferred
• Prior experience with payroll platforms such as Rippling, ADP, Workday, Gusto, Deel, or similar systems
• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, formulas, and data analysis
• Knowledge of workers' compensation audits, payroll audits, and payroll compliance requirements
• Experience within retail, hospitality, restaurant, consumer services, or other multi-location organizations strongly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth environment and manage a broad range of responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and sense of urgency

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll professional who enjoys operating in a dynamic environment. This person is comfortable managing payroll from start to finish, can adapt to changing priorities, and brings a proactive, team-oriented approach. Candidates with experience supporting large hourly employee populations and multi-site operations will be especially successful in this role.

Hybrid Schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote per week.

Robert Half is an Equal Opportunity Employer.