Payroll Specialist

Posted Nov 30

Job description

BigCommerce’s mission is to help merchants sell more at every stage of growth, from small startups, to mid-market businesses to large enterprises. We focus on being the best ecommerce platform so our customers can focus on what matters most: growing their businesses.

We are equally passionate about growing our employee’s careers and providing them an incredible experience as we rapidly expand across the globe. We are proud to have been  recognized numerous times  for our product and workplace culture. We empower our people and customers to build, innovate and grow, so together we can redefine the ecommerce industry.

BigCommerce is disrupting the ecommerce industry as the SaaS leader for fast- growing, mid-market businesses. We enable our customers to build intuitive and engaging stores to support every stage of their growth.   

BigCommerce, named a 2020 "Best Place to Work" in Austin, is looking for an Associate Payroll Specialist to deliver global payroll administration. Position is responsible for execution of all tasks necessary to accomplish BigCommerce’s payroll administration objectives as well as supporting employee data management activities in HRIS systems. This position serves as the point of contact for payroll and related HR Policy execution. 

**Please submit your resume in English for review.**

What You’ll Do

  • Administer, reconcile and audit global payroll for 900+ employees (hourly, non-exempt, exempt, commissioned) in multiple payroll systems. Includes: processing of employee changes, record maintenance, time and attendance system management, etc. to ensure accuracy and timely execution.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
  • Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by producing accurate payrolls and keeping confidential information.
  • Responding in a professional manner to questions from employees and managers regarding payroll with a high sense of urgency.
  • Participate in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
  • Audit systems and review employee related data to ensure accuracy so that policies are being met and tax forms are processed timely.
  • Participate in internal and external audits with a high degree of excellence.
  • Extracting, reviewing, auditing, and saving payroll related reports for historical and compliance purposes.
  • Partner and interact with HRBP’s, People Services, Payroll, Finance, Culture & Diversity and various external vendors in the deployment and administration of global payroll
  • Timely invoice reconciliations.
  • Maintain a good understanding of ever-changing law and regulations through self- research and training
  • Continually identify opportunities to improve employee experience and operational efficiencies.
  • Process off-Cycle payments with accuracy
  • Manage employee terminations including severance payments.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Who Are You

  • 5-8 years Mexico Payroll Knowledge Mandatory.
  • International Payroll Processing in EMEA Through a PEO Relationship (Vistra, Datacom…etc)
  • CPP or FPP Certification a plus.
  • Knowledge and understanding of HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, and processes.
  • Experience with Workday or any HRIS.
  • Capability to apply discretion and sound judgment in managing processes, decisions and handling sensitive information.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • The ability to work within compressed timeframes and embrace the sense of urgency, innovation and resourcefulness required in a fast-paced company.
  • Comfortable working hands-on to get things done and quickly shifting to complex strategy discussions.
  • Can accomplish results and desired outcomes through formal and informal corporate structures.
  • Exceptional client relationship skills.
  • Strong analytical skills - the ability to synthesize data and develop insights.
  • Excel Skills using Pivot Tables and Vlookups.
  • Advising Accounting on any Payroll Concerns.

This description is intended to serve as a summary of key duties and responsibilities and may not contain a comprehensive list of activities .

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at BigCommerce

Our employees make the difference. At BigCommerce, we believe that celebrating the unique histories, perspectives and abilities of every employee makes a difference for our company, our customers and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and the inclusive atmosphere we build together will make room for every person to contribute, grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need an accommodation in order to interview at BigCommerce, please let us know during any of your interactions with our recruiting team.

Learn more about the BigCommerce team, culture and benefits at  https://careers.bigcommerce.com .

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