Payroll Specialist at DNV in Houston, TX, United States

Job description

• DNV is seeking a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play an important role in our GSS HR payroll team, making sure payroll processes run smoothly and accurately across North America. Your keen attention to detail will be essential as you review payroll records, spot inconsistencies, and confirm all transactions are completed correctly and on schedule. By verifying information carefully, you’ll help prevent mistakes and keep our payroll operations reliable.
• Your expertise in analysis and payroll will support compliance and help us continually improve how we manage payroll. When you join our GSS HR payroll team, you become part of a worldwide group of professionals who share a commitment to delivering outstanding payroll services. The work you do will directly affect employee satisfaction and well-being, helping to uphold our reputation for quality and innovation.
• In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments, including HR and Finance, to streamline payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies that may arise. The ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and deliver accurate results on time will be key to your success in this position. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll policies and procedures, ensuring that they align with the latest regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other stakeholders.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all payroll-related information.

Requirements

• 5+ years payroll experience
• Experience managing payroll for 600+ employees
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and other enterprise-level systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Resourceful, adaptable and collaborative team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
• Knowledge of ADP WFN and Oracle products
• Canadian payroll experience
• Experience with multi-entity payroll

Skills

Required

• Payroll experience
• Multi-state payroll regulations
• HRIS and payroll systems
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Organizational skills
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Customer service skills
• Written and verbal English communication
• Resourceful, adaptable, collaborative

Preferred

• ADP WFN
• Oracle products
• Canadian payroll
• Multi-entity payroll

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• **Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**