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Payroll Specialist (Miami, US) @ Nord Anglia Education Ltd

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Nord Anglia Education is the world&apos;s leading premium international schools organization. Our over 90 international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, South East Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Although each Nord Anglia Education is unique in character and tailored to meet the needs of their specific location, all our over 22,000 employees around the world engaged in the common vision and mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">· Our vision to shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens that will change our world for the better.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">· Our mission is to be the most forward-thinking, technology-enabled educators in the world, using our global reach and world-class teachers to create a learning experience like no other.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Most of the Nord Anglia schools benefit from our performing arts collaboration with The Juilliard School as well as our Global Campus, which offers unique global experiences for students at every age. Many of our schools will also benefit from our new approach to teaching STEAM subjects (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) through our collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Our goal as the leading international schools organization is to provide an education so that students can succeed academically, socially and personally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our schools educate students from preschool to the end of secondary education. Curricula taught in our schools include the English National Curriculum, International Baccalaureate, American Curriculum, Swiss Curriculum, French Curriculum and Shanghai National Curriculum.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>PAYROLL SPECIALIST</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Hybrid</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>JOB PURPOSE</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing while partnering with HR and Finance teams to address employee needs and drive operational excellence. This position also supports the Regional HR Operations and Compliance Manager in standardizing payroll practices across all U.S. locations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>REPORTING TO:</strong> Regional HR Ops and Compliance Manager, US</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Payroll Processing</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for our locations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy in calculation of wages, timeliness, and compliance with federal and state laws.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Manage payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including data imports and processing adjustments as needed.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Audit payroll data and review previews prior to submission to ensure completeness and accuracy.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Provide schools with reporting tools to support payroll data review and analysis.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Compliance and Reporting</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Stay current with federal and state payroll regulations and ensure compliance across all locations.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Support with tax registrations for Withholding, Unemployment, and FMLA programs.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Support garnishment processes and ensure adherence to all withholding orders and legal requirements. </span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Prepare and submit statistical payroll reports to government agencies, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, as required.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Manage unemployment claims, including timely responses and coordination with state agencies to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Benefits and Deductions</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Manage payroll deductions upload to ADP, related to employee benefits, including 401(k) deferral contribution changes and loans.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Work closely with Benefits Manager to reconcile any discrepancies between payroll and benefits records.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Process all benefit-related and ancillary payroll deductions after data entry by the Benefits team, ensuring accuracy and timely integration into payroll.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Process supplemental pay for employees on the New York Paid Family Leave program as provided by the Benefits Manager.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Process the Carrot fertility program benefit and processing gross ups for taxable events as per tax regulations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Audit and Reporting Support</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Prepare payroll data for the annual workers’ compensation audits, 401-K, DOL reporting and any other internal reports as needed.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data in compliance with company policies.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Assist with internal and external payroll audits, providing documentation and resolving discrepancies.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Generate regular and ad-hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership, highlighting trends and exceptions.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Collaborate with Finance/Accounting on internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance initiatives.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Identify opportunities to improve payroll reporting, analytics, and process efficiency.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Project and Improvements</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Collaborate with HR leads at the schools to provide training and guidance on the HRIS system, ensuring accurate data entry and seamless payroll integration.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Participate in HRIS system enhancements, including PTO accruals, holiday table updates, and payroll automation projects.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Support payroll integration for new acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition and compliance with company standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>JOB REQUIREMENTS</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Bachelor in related field (Business, HR, Business or related field) or equivalent years of experience working on Payroll.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated solid Payroll Processing experience, preferably in a multicultural environment (and preferably experience working with a multi-state environment)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Extensive knowledge of using and implementing payroll systems and software (UKG, Kronos, Success Factors and related systems.)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, particularly in Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois and New York.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Technical ability to work with multiple sources of data, drive data imports &amp; process automation.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Experience supporting audits and processing benefit deductions.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookup for payroll data analysis and reporting purposes.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Experience of working in HR/Payroll in a global organization</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Experience using HRIS/ Payroll systems</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Experience in education or similar industries.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Bilingual Spanish English</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Demonstrated experience using analytics to drive business objectives</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">- Experience of supporting corporate/Head Office functions</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>COMPETENCIES</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">⦁ Communicate with Impact</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">⦁ Collaborate with Empathy</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">⦁ Make Considered Decisions</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">⦁ Embrace Change</span></p><div></div>

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