Payroll Specialist

Role Overview

BPM is looking for a Payroll Specialist to help deliver accurate, timely payroll for employees in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Working with senior payroll colleagues and teams such as Human Resources and Benefits, you’ll review payroll data, support tax and reporting work, and help employees resolve pay questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs for bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly pay cycles.
• Support payroll administration across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, following applicable local requirements.
• Assist with payroll tax research, reconciliations, reporting, and resolution of tax-related issues.
• Prepare recurring and one-off payroll reports, interpreting results for internal stakeholders.
• Investigate discrepancies in employee and payroll data and help ensure corrections are made before processing.
• Process overtime, bonuses, and other earnings in line with company procedures and relevant regulations.
• Review payroll records, respond to employee pay inquiries, and coordinate solutions with appropriate colleagues.
• Work with senior payroll specialists and partner teams on complex cases, system testing, audits, and process improvements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Two to five years of payroll experience in a corporate setting, including support for a multi-state U.S. workforce.
• Practical knowledge of payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, tax requirements, compliance, and employee recordkeeping.
• Experience with payroll administration in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience using UKG Pro or a comparable payroll platform is preferred.
• Ability to analyze payroll information, investigate problems, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Well-organized and able to manage deadlines, learn new systems, and work both independently and with a team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and assisting employees.
• Familiarity with AI tools or other technology that can improve payroll workflows is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.