NA Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated NA Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for all payroll related responsibilities in US, Canada, and Mexico.   This includes processing payroll, managing payroll taxes, special payroll deductions, and various other tasks.  Ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations and assisting with implementation of payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with Dayforce and will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our employees worldwide.

This role will sit hybrid in our Parsippany office 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing:
  • End-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries, primarily US, Canada, and Mexico with possible extension of the scope, ensuring timely and accurate payments for employees.
  • Manage payroll for both salaried and hourly employees, ensuring accurate calculations and reporting.
  • Timekeeping administration to include, but not limited to: time off requests, hourly clocking, manager delegations, etc.
  • Process statutory taxes, special deductions, reconciliations
  • Coordinate with Stakeholders payroll preparation and payroll funding.
  • Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and tax obligations,
  • Respond to employee payroll queries with professionalism and clarity
  • Assist in Year-End payroll activities
  •  Ongoing payroll system projects
• Compliance & Reporting:
  • Stay current on changes in payroll regulations to ensure full compliance.
  • Prepare and submit payroll-related reports to government agencies as required.
  • Participate in internal and external payroll audits, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with SOX controls.
  • Create ad-hoc reports for Finance, Benefits, and HR teams.
• Payroll Vendor and Stakeholder:
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, HR, Benefits, and other departments to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• System and Process Improvement:
  • Identify and assist with process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
  • Help evaluate payroll systems to enhance processing capabilities, particularly with Dayforce.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accuracy, and accountability within the payroll function.

Key Competencies:

• Solid understanding of local payroll legislation and statutory reporting preferably in US, Canada, and Mexico
• Proficiency in Dayforce, Workday, Excel

• Eagerness to learn new systems, expand country coverage, and grow professionally.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication skills, with a focus on customer service.

• Willing to take the initiative, embrace responsibility, and is motivated to contribute beyond their core tasks. Highly organized with strong time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Experience working with dayforce.

•  6+ years of payroll processing.
• Knowledge of US, Canada and Mexico payroll laws, regulations and compliance requirements

Preferred Requirements:

• Speak and write English and Spanish
• FPC and/or CPP designations

Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $27.10-$34.50 (subject to variation depending on physical location).

Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations. 

Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page. 

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embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.