Sr Payroll Specialist

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 600,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives.  We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain. 

Our team supports our group in all financial activities, e.g. regarding accounts payable and receivable, general ledger and corporate treasury. These include asset accounting, intercompany alignment, active collecting, customs invoicing, profit and loss accounting and payment factory for DHL.

We run the payroll for more than 350.000 employees within DHL working in 28 countries across the globe. They also offer time & attendance management, employee data administration and reporting, travel & expense processing and other services.

Join the team and bring your expertise on board! As part of the DHL Group, you will be working with a global network of colleagues as well as our business units and divisions and benefit from a wide range of development opportunities. If you are looking for an interesting role in a dynamic and diverse group, join us in our Americas region.

• The Payroll Reporting Analyst is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and analysis of payroll-related reports, dashboards, and data insights that support payroll operations, compliance, finance, human resources, and payroll leadership. This role serves as a key partner in ensuring payroll data accuracy, identifying trends and anomalies, supporting audits, and providing actionable reporting to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• The ideal candidate combines payroll knowledge, analytical expertise, and technical reporting capabilities to transform complex payroll data into meaningful business insights while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, maintain, and automate standard and ad hoc payroll reports for internal stakeholders.
• Analyze payroll data and work with payroll leadership to identify trends, discrepancies, compliance risks, and operational improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and visualizations using reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Prepare recurring payroll metrics, and KPI’s.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll reporting requests.

• Conduct payroll data audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness in multiple payroll and HRIS systems.
• Validate payroll employee data through reporting analysis, between multiple HR and Payroll Systems.
• Investigate and resolve payroll data discrepancies in partnership with Payroll, HR, Finance, and IT teams.
• Monitor reporting controls and assists in implementing processes that improve data quality.

• Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll documentation and reports.
• Ensure payroll reporting complies with federal, state, and local regulations as well as company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Assist with year-end payroll reporting activities and regulatory filings.

• Attention to detail
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Translate complex payroll data into understandable business insights. 
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Create concise and effective reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Confidentiality and Professional Integrity
• Organization and Time Management
• Custom Service Orientation
• Collaboration and Teamwork mind set
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

DHL is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  The EEO is the Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? Have you often wondered how products get from point A to point B? DHL Supply Chain does just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities… we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

In this this role, you will perform standard tasks to establish and maintain payroll records, including computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, and processing requests for off-cycle payments. Additional responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Inputs data to computerized payroll systems to prepare weekly and biweekly payroll, including updating and adjusting employee master file records upon notice of changes to deductions or status.

• Completes standard payroll processing activities, such as: computes wage and overtime payments, calculates and records payroll deductions, and processes requests for off-cycle payments.

• Answers routine questions (via email and phone) from employees and management regarding payroll matters.

• Performs standard administrative tasks, including answering phones, preparing reports, maintaining records, and tracking information using case management tool.

• Audits and processes payroll information submitted by Business Partners for accuracy, policy compliance and completeness.

• Creates manual checks and tracks paycheck shipments.

• Maintains confidentiality of employee and company data.

• 5-7+ years of experience in payroll, multi-state payroll processing preferred

• Working knowledge of payroll practices, including local, state, and federal policies and regulations

• Functional knowledge of automated large scale payroll application like ADP ProBusiness.

• Bi-Lingual in Spanish preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.