Senior Payroll Specialist

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

DP World is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage all payroll activities, ensuring payroll transactions are completed efficiently and effectively. The specialist will set procedures and policies to complete payroll activities and deal with issues related to payroll payments and implement necessary improvements to processes or systems.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Ensure compliance with United States' federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, staying updated on changes and implementing necessary updates to processes
• Manage multi-state payroll processing, ensuring correct state-specific deductions, tax filings, and compliance with United States labor laws
• Set up any new states needed in the payroll system
• Process any off-cycle payrolls required for terminations and special runs
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now (or similar ADP systems) for employees across multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of bi-weekly/monthly payroll, including regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and additional pay adjustments
• Manage and process payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, retirement contributions, garnishments, and other deductions as needed
• Generate and reconcile payroll reports used for internal and external requirements, resolve discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments for errors or omissions
• Coordinate for payroll-related audits, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
• Participate in or lead special projects, such as system upgrades, or payroll process improvements
• Act as a key point of contact for employees regarding all payroll related inquiries.
• Generate ad-hoc payroll and benefits reports for internal stakeholders, including management and HR and Finance
• Maintain accurate employee payroll data in ADP, ensuring updates for new hires, terminations, salary changes, tax withholding

• Handle all tax agency notices and discrepancies

   

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• To be considered, you MUST have a strong understanding of payroll-related tax compliance state and local taxes in all 50 United States
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a 5 years' experience in payroll related field (preferred)
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certifications are a plus
• 5+ years of experience in payroll, implementation, with at least 3 years working directly with ADP Workforce Now
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations
• Proficient in ADP systems (ADP Workforce Now, ADP Run, or similar ADP software), and Microsoft Excel

Please note: This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowere