Global Payroll Analyst

Perforce develops DevOps tools that improve software quality and security as well as team productivity for several of the world’s leading companies, such as PIXAR, CD Projekt Red, NASA, Verizon, Honda, NVIDIA, and Johns Hopkins.

Position Summary:

Perforce is looking for an experienced Global Payroll Analyst to join the team. Under general supervision of payroll leadership, the Global Payroll Analyst will focus on payroll processing and the implementation of payroll solutions that improve operating efficiencies and ensure payroll accuracy. The Global Payroll Analyst will also be responsible for monthly reporting and payroll processing. The Global Payroll Analyst will be a member of the HR team and will have strong alignment to the Finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and processing of global payrolls with multiple payment frequencies (monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly), as well as managing all off-cycle payments:
  • Analyze, prepare, and input payroll data and changes while following strict processes and guidelines.
  • Ensure accurate processing of all data to ensure accurate pay slips and year-end forms.
  • Upload data to payroll vendors, audit preliminary files, and prepare final reports.
• Partner with global processing partners to ensure compliance with all obligations, including payroll processing, quarter-end, and year-end requirements. Work closely with payroll leadership to develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for global payroll compliance.
• Assist with the creation and auditing of multiple global annual filings, such as forms T4, T2200, P11Ds, P60s, and more.
• Stay current on payroll regulations and best practices across the globe.
• Fulfill internal and external audit reporting requests as needed.
• Prepare and audit monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting.
• Support the Finance team with global month-end research and reconciliation to ensure timely completion.
• Provide excellent customer service as the main contact for employees and management regarding the payroll process and questions relating to payroll transactions.
• Serve as a point of contact between the Payroll vendor and the Company, ensuring that product performance and service are at expected performance levels.
• Participate as a member of the payroll software implementation/process improvement team, with a focus on documentation and an efficient and effective design of the Company’s payroll solution.
• Assist with various HR projects relating to compensation and benefits.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years’ payroll processing experience in a multi-state environment, serving 500 employees or greater.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Related payroll experience may serve as a qualifier in place of education.
• FPC/CPP designation is highly desirable.
• Experience utilizing ADP Workforce Now, Celergo, and ADP Streamline International is preferred.
• International payroll experience preferred (EMEA, APAC, NA).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills, with a proven ability to meet hard deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures. Familiarity regarding Federal, State, and Local tax and labor laws.
• Ability to maintain data confidentiality with a strong sense of professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both in a team-based and autonomous role.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPS & Pivot Tables), along with database analytics.
• HRIS system and reporting experience.
• Compensation planning and reporting experience is helpful.