Meltwater Careers

Description

• Facilitating the accurate and timely payment of employee salaries and all types of One-Time Payments, such as commissions and bonuses.
• Ensuring that payroll processes and controls are operated correctly and in accordance with company policies, and consulting HRBPs when needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted to local payroll for US and Canada.
• Processing all external reporting requirements for payrolls (bi-weekly and semi-monthly).
• Ensure Payroll Compliance. 
• Support special projects in the payroll space and beyond. 
• Uploading all payroll information into payroll system(s). 
• Ensuring employee payroll enquiries are acknowledged and turned around in a timely fashion, utilizing Jira.
• Coordination of all external payroll partners and managing payroll audits from authorities if required.
• Reconciling payroll records to financial statements, review of payroll journal and coordination with external auditors during year-end audits.
• Closure of each tax year and delivery of all legislative forms relating to payroll and benefits.
• Support 401k, Workers Compensation and other statutory audits as required.
• Responding effectively and efficiently to all information requests from internal and external clients with HRBP’s involvement when needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders: Regional HR, Benefits, Accounting, HRIS and Commission teams.
• Function as a strategic partner and contribute process improvements for all key system implementations and upgrades.
• Providing payroll advice to business in conjunction with HRBPs.
• Ad-hoc support for payroll related initiatives and projects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

• At least 5 years’ experience in processing a medium sized payroll in the US and Canada, familiar with the payroll/individual tax regulations in those countries.
• Previous experience with Workday is preferred. 
• Multi-State Payroll processing experience.
• Process and System oriented – attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and abilities.
• Previous experience using Jira is desirable.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills – ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience in projects to move to a single payroll platform for a country/region is desired.
• Self-driven and willing to roll up sleeves and get things done.
• Experience working in global/multinational companies and teams.
• Fluent in English - other languages would be an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in finance or accounting, alternatively successfully completed professional education in accounting.
• Relevant Payroll Qualification CIPP/CPP Certification (desirable but not essential).
• Experience working in payroll service providers or SaaS industry is a plus.
• Payroll exposure to countries in EMEA, APAC and/or LATAM is preferred but not essential.
  

• Flexible paid time off that allows you to have an enhanced work-life balance
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision options
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones, because mental wellness matters.
• Energetic work environment with a hybrid work style, providing the balance you need.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Compensation Overview:

Base Salary of $80,000 - $85,000 USD per year before bonuses. The company also offers for this position 10% quarterly bonuses [subject to the terms of the applicable bonus plan]