Lead, Payroll

Provides support to the Global Payroll Department and ensures the timely and accurate processing of payroll records by compiling, organizing, reviewing, and entering data in global payroll systems as necessary, with a focus in USA, Canada and Costa Rica payrolls. A team player who can identify opportunities and work with the team or business partner to document, resolve and create SOP’s. Ability to pivot as needed with priorities arise and flexible enough to support global implementations of software. This is a remote position for candidates in Costa Rica, which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management. What You'll Bring: Manages the end-to-end payroll processing for US, Canada and Costa Rica. With potential to increase scope as shared services matures. Team lead for team processing payrolls. Partners with internal and external payroll business partners on all items related to payroll and payroll tax items, resolves issues timely with high level of accuracy. Reviews quarterly and year-end payroll reporting (941s, W-2, T-4, etc.) Ability to create and review SOP for global payroll playbook. Leads and tracks payroll audits following TransUnion’s standard practices to ensure associates are paid accurately and timely Ability to autonomously analyze and resolve complex associate inquiries and issues in a timely manner and effectively communicate back to associates. Perform other duties as identified or as assigned Partners with Sr. Director of payroll on KPI, process improvements, and documentation with a eye on continuous improvement. Impact You'll Make: What You Bring to the Table: Strong oral and written communication, organizational and analytical skills. Effectively shares/diseminates information; listens to others and incorporates/integrates information. Proficient in excel with the ability to create and analyze reports for efficient, streamline payroll operations. Experience in USA, Canada and Costa Rica payroll laws. Experience in global implementation and ability to follow project plans. Excellent customer service orientation and team player. Must be able to meet established deadlines, while working with a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail. Able to juggle multiple priorities at one time. A self-starter, with the ability to quickly change course and adapt to meet business needs. Positive and consistent attitude; good sense of humor is a plus The Fine Print: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment Ability to manage priorities and workflow Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to handle confidential data Ability to continuously improve Ability to meet critical deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; especially Excel (should be able to perform X-lookups, create pivot tables, etc.), with ability to analyze data 3-5 years of payroll experience in USA, Canada and Costa Rica including multi-state, quarterly and annual reporting of W-2, understanding of providences, and T-4, Global Payroll experience a plus Experience with global systems such as Workday, ADP, Alight, UKG, etc. TransUnion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr