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This position maintains accountability for payroll accuracy, timely processing, employee pay-impacting data, payroll controls, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and provincial requirements.\nThe Payroll Specialist serves as an internal payroll subject matter resource, ensuring payroll processes and standard procedures are followed, payroll results are thoroughly reviewed and audited, and issues are identified and resolved in partnership with the payroll vendor and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong knowledge of payroll codes, earnings, deductions, taxes, and their impact on employee pay, as well as a solutions-oriented approach to resolving payroll issues.\nThis position is a key customer service resource for employees and managers, responding to payroll-related questions with professionalism, ownership, and follow-through. The successful candidate is inquisitive and a critical thinker who asks questions, investigates discrepancies, initiates action, and follows issues through to resolution. Integrity, sound judgment, reliability, and a strong work ethic are essential to success in this role.\nThe Payroll Specialist partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, managers, employees, and external partners and contributes to continuous improvement of payroll processes, systems, and controls.\nWhat You’ll Do\nContribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies. \nCoordinate day-to-day payroll activities with the managed payroll service provider for US and Canadian legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with established procedures.\nReview, audit, and reconcile payroll results, including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefit contributions, 401(k) contributions, adjustments, and other pay-impacting transactions.\nMaintain accurate employee payroll, benefits, and timekeeping data and a strong working knowledge of payroll codes, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and how they impact employee pay.\nSupport the administration and ongoing maintenance of payroll-related benefits, including benefit deductions and 401(k) contributions, and research discrepancies to resolution.\nWork with the time and attendance system to review employee time records, identify discrepancies, and ensure accurate information flows into payroll.\nResearch, diagnose, and resolve payroll issues in partnership with the payroll provider and internal HR, Benefits, Finance, and other stakeholders, escalating complex matters to the Payroll & Benefits Manager as appropriate.\nCoordinate payroll adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring appropriate approvals, documentation, and procedures are followed.\nReview payroll tax filings, benefit contributions, and related reporting for accuracy and timeliness and coordinate corrections or resolution with the payroll provider.\nPrepare and analyze payroll reports and respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, internal partners, auditors, and external providers.\nProvide responsive, professional customer service and take ownership of questions or issues through resolution, keeping customers informed and following through on commitments.\nFollow established payroll procedures, controls, and compliance requirements while proactively identifying discrepancies, risks, and opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and accuracy.\nApproach problems with curiosity and critical thinking; ask questions, investigate root causes, initiate action, and develop practical solutions rather than simply escalating issues.\nBuild payroll expertise through continued learning and support payroll projects, process improvements, system enhancements, and other initiatives assigned by the Payroll & Benefits Manager.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nAssociate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or commensurate work experience of minimum of 2-3 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state US and Canadian environment.\nSystem and/or technical requirements: Intermediate Excel experience is required, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.\nExperience working with a managed payroll service provider and/or payroll processing environment.\nFamiliarity or experience with a payroll or HR ticketing/case management system, including experience with ticket setup, workflows, categorization, or administration.\nWorking knowledge of benefits administration and 401(k) payroll deductions/contributions.\nExperience working with a time and attendance system and understanding how timekeeping data impacts payroll.\nCanadian payroll processing experience is preferred.\nStrong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues.\nInquisitive and proactive approach; asks questions, seeks to understand how and why processes work, and initiates action without waiting to be directed.\nDemonstrated integrity, accountability, strong work ethic, and a consistent record of following through on commitments.\nStrong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate professionally and work effectively with employees, managers, HR, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders.\nAbility to maintain and handle extremely sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and security.\nThorough understanding of federal, multi-state, and local payroll tax and compliance laws and registration processes.\nAbility to continually manage workflow for smooth, timely, accurate, and dependable processing.\nAbility to work both independently and collaboratively as a team player.\nOrganization skills and strong attention to detail.\nAbility to prioritize and complete work in a dependable and consistent manner.\nPhysical Considerations\nAbility to work in a general office environment\nAbility to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone\nAbility to work flexible and long hours, as needed\nTravel Considerations\nNo travel is required for this position\nWhat You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring\nCompensation:\nThe base pay range for this position is $26.00 per hour to $30.00 per hour. This position is designated as bonus-eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nBenefits:\nDEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:\nHealth & Well-being Benefits:\nHealth care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)\nCritical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance\nCompany Health Savings Account contribution\nFlexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses\nPaid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays\nMental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program\nWellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards\nPaid Parental Leave\nTravel Assist (Domestic/International)\nFinancial Benefits:\n401(k) plan, with an employer match\nCompany paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits\nGroup term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others\nWorking Advantage - DEKRA’s official corporate discount program\nGrowth and Development Benefits:\nEducation Assistance Program\nStudent Loan Repayment Assistance\nInternal training and development resources to grow your career\nLEAD Forward Leadership Development Program\nAnnual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation\nThis list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.\nAbout DEKRA\nAs a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.\nWe hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!\nDEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nDEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, call +1 (770) 971-3788. 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