Job description
Job Title: Sr. Global Payroll Analyst
Location: Remote San Francisco Bay Area
Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 USD
About Centric Software:
Centric Software stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions tailored specifically for the retail, fashion, footwear, luxury, and consumer goods industries. Our enterprise software applications are designed to meet the unique challenges of the fast-moving consumer goods market, empowering businesses to manage, optimize, and execute their critical processes with ease.
From concept to production, our software solutions streamline the journey of bringing products to life. We support our customers in effectively managing materials, sourcing, quality, and pricing, ensuring every step leads to a successful final catalog. With Centric Software, businesses can navigate the complexities of product development with confidence and agility. www.centricsoftware.com
Job Summary
Centric Software, Inc. seeks an accomplished Global Sr. Payroll Analyst to support our payroll, accounting, and HR teams. In this role, you will assume responsibility for overseeing and managing the payroll procedures. Working in tandem with the payroll team, you will furnish essential payroll data to both internal and external stakeholders. Moreover, you will conduct meticulous audits and reconciliations of payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
A keen eye for detail and precision is imperative for this role, as is the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and articulate significant discoveries effectively. We are seeking an exceptional team player who possesses a robust comprehension of payroll processes, compliance protocols, and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will be driven to enhance processes collaboratively with cross-functional team members, with the aim of achieving scalability.
This position will report directly to the Global Payroll Manager, based in the United States.
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.centricsoftware.com.
Responsibilities
Develop and oversee the global payroll strategy in alignment with the organization’s objectives.
Serve as the System Administrator for US Workday payroll, and UKG One View for International payroll applications, ensuring continuous updates and maintenance.
Ensure precise, compliant, and punctual processing of payroll for both domestic and international operations.
Record transactions meticulously in the designated payroll bank account, covering payroll, benefits expenses, FSA/HSA/Commuter transactions, 401K, and stock exercises.
Collaborate with third-party payroll providers, offering strategic guidance on business requirements and addressing payroll-related issues effectively.
Maintain close communication with third-party payroll providers to guarantee timely fulfillment of monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings. Ensure adherence to all local statutory payroll regulations and fringe benefit reporting requirements.
Uphold compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations, as well as wage and hour laws. This includes managing payroll tax registrations as necessary.
Execute and oversee monthly payroll closing tasks, encompassing the preparation and review of period-end accruals, monthly journal entries for all payroll and benefits, reconciliation of payroll accounts, and preparation of month-end flux analysis.
Lead special projects, such as process documentation and enhancements, system updates, integrations, upgrades, or implementations, including the re-implementation of international payroll systems.
Assist with internal control policies, procedures, and compliance standards related to the payroll process.
These responsibilities require meticulous attention to detail, a thorough understanding of payroll regulations, and strong project management skills.
Delivering exceptional payroll support to all employees and cross-functional teams by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests with professionalism and accuracy.
Identifying opportunities for process optimization and recommending scalable solutions to improve payroll operational efficiency without compromising accuracy.
Conducting regular payroll audits and preparing comprehensive supporting schedules for external auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in Global processing payroll, with a minimum employee base of 300.
- Demonstrated experience of at least 8 years in leading end-to-end payroll processes for multinational organizations.
- Familiarity with ADP, Vistra, Tricor payroll systems is highly desirable, though not mandatory.
- Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Proficient problem-solving skills coupled with strong analytical and project management abilities.
- Capacity to operate within a highly confidential environment, maintaining discretion and integrity.
- Skilled in analyzing large datasets and presenting key insights to leadership confidently.
- Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams, including legal, HR, tax, payroll, accounting, and finance departments.
- Microsoft Office suites, especially Excel. Needs to be skilled in creating and managing spreadsheets, performing data analysis, using formulas and functions, creating charts and graphs, and working with pivot tables.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $145,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary and certain positions may be offered with additional variable incentives.
Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.
Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.
