Senior Payroll Specialist

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🌲 North Carolina – Remote

🌲 North Carolina – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🧾 Payroll

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Participate Learning

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51 - 200 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

💼 Consulting

Education • Non-profit • Consulting

Participate Learning is a force for good that connects teachers and students through comprehensive programs to foster human understanding and create peace around the world. Founded in 1987, the company focuses on developing language proficiency and cultural competency among students by partnering with teachers, schools, and districts. They offer various programs in language immersion, global competency, and teacher professional development, aiming to improve student outcomes and prepare them for college and careers.

📋 Description

• Ensure payroll activities align with labor laws, government regulations, and organizational policies • Oversee payroll processing for international teachers using Tax Navigator for tax form preparation and filings for school districts • Train and support staff on compliant payroll processes • Prepare and submit certified payroll reports • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws, including prevailing wage legislation • Maintain detailed records and documentation for audits and Department of Labor regulations • Process timekeeping, wage calculations, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions for U.S. and international employees • Ensure timely and accurate payroll runs and address discrepancies or adjustments • Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, and payroll changes • Prepare and present payroll reports for internal and external audits • Respond to audit inquiries and maintain current, compliant records • Input and update payroll data in the payroll system • Ensure accurate tax withholding, reporting, and filing under IRS regulations • Coordinate benefit deduction processing and reporting with HR • Address employee inquiries about payroll issues, paychecks, deductions, and benefits • Provide guidance on wage and hour policies, overtime rules, and certified payroll processes • Manage international tax statuses and conduct annual tax orientation for incoming teachers • Provide school districts with teacher information, including experience, salary, tax treaty status, and non-resident status • Compile and present tax information and forms during weekly orientation sessions • Serve as primary contact for school district payroll inquiries

🎯 Requirements

• Applications considered only from candidates residing in North Carolina • Proficiency in MS Excel • Familiarity with payroll software systems • Experience processing international payroll using Tax Navigator preferred • Skilled in payroll software and systems • Strong understanding of federal and state wage and hour laws, including prevailing wage regulations • Experience preparing and submitting certified payroll reports for government contracts • High level of accuracy, especially in complex payroll calculations • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of employee payroll and personal data • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred • Passion for global perspectives, languages, cultures, and travel • Flexibility with time and energy and willingness to expand beyond day-to-day expectations • Cameras on during Zoom meetings • Belief that global education is for everyone

🏖️ Benefits

• Attractive benefit coverage for medical, dental, vision • Company paid long-term disability insurance • Company paid short-term disability insurance • Company paid life insurance • Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave • Generous Vacation and Separate Sick Time • Wellness Program • Adoption Assistance • Infant-At-Work and Bring Your Dog to Work Program • Cell Phone Reimbursement • Fully-Stocked Kitchen • Volunteer Time Off • Professional Development Funds • Flexible work arrangements / flexibility • Fully remote position