Global Payroll Specialist

High School Diploma or GED

5+ years of experience in US Payroll with a strong focus on payroll tax and project management

Expertise in payroll tax regulations and financial reporting, including multi-state, union, and non-union payrolls, garnishments, and benefit deductions.

Experience with payroll tax filings, tax reconciliation, and year-end reporting

Experience leading projects

Exceptional proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros, etc.) and other financial reporting tools.

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Tax and Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic Human Resources team. This role is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the smooth execution of US payroll, accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting processes for payrolls in the United States and internationally. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll taxes, accounting, and process optimization, alongside a passion for accuracy and timely payroll operations.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Accounting, Treasury, Finance, and Tax, to ensure comprehensive payroll reporting and reconciliation. Additionally, you will contribute to key projects aimed at improving payroll processes, leveraging technology for automation, and ensuring compliance with both internal controls and external regulations.

End to End Payroll Processing: Responsible for processing payroll in Workday for the US employees and reporting.

Payroll Accounting & Reconciliation: Oversee payroll reconciliation processes, including biweekly and monthly account analyses. Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies in payroll reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Payroll Tax & Compliance: Ensure accurate payroll tax filings, including federal, state, and local taxes. Stay updated on tax regulations to ensure compliance and accurate withholding, filing, and reporting.