Payroll Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervising the payroll process. We are looking for a proactive, problem solver who is customer focused with areas of strong expertise within payroll. This position oversees complex payroll processing tasks requiring a thorough knowledge of US and global payroll rules and regulations, organizational structure and systems, accounting, auditing and government regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed review of bi-weekly US and monthly International payrolls for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, research, investigate and resolve payroll anomalies during routine payroll analysis.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of International, Federal, State and Local payroll regulations and taxation, including those related to employee benefits. Ensure compliance is maintained.
• Timely assist employees and managers with payroll related inquiries in a professional manner demonstrating excellence in customer service.
• Handle reconciliations & validations on payroll functions including Gross to Net calculation
• Ensure all equity transactions are recorded and corresponding taxes are remitted per the IRS requirements as well as reflected accordingly in W-2’s, 941’s and state tax filings.
• Partner with Benefits and People Operations teams to maintain interface with payroll.
• Analyze changes to the system and work with the People Technology & Analytics team to implement corrective action.
• Adhere to payroll policies and procedures ensuring SOX compliance.
• Assist in new country payroll implementation, as needed.
• Review and recommend changes to payroll processes as required to improve performance within the Payroll Department.
• Cover for team members in back-up role for vacation and /or high volume work efforts.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of payroll/accounting experience preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
• Exceptional organization and analytical skills
• Ability to complete tasks in efficient and timely manner
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Maintain high regard for confidentiality
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
• Flexible and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods accordingly
• Grasps the essence of new information; recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development; seeks feedback.
• Exhibits integrity though fair and ethical behavior toward others and a demonstrated sense of corporate responsibility and commitment.
• Treats colleagues and partners with respect: considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different people
• Can be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in an appropriate and timely manner and acknowledges mistakes, learns from those events and is able to move forward productively.
• Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Ability to balance time to market with a solution and make the right trade-offs along the way
• Strong analytical skills: understands and utilizes metrics relevant to role
• Clear communication through expression of facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organized manner
• Good business judgment when making decisions and always considers the relevance/impact of each decision on the business

TripAdvisor provides a unique, global work environment that captures the speed, innovation and excitement of a startup, at a thriving, growing and well-established industry brand. At TripAdvisor, you will be part of a dynamic, fun, and energetic team where you can immediately make meaningful contributions. 

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