Payroll Advisor at Ocorian

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Processing, U.S. Regulations, Payroll Tax Filings, IRS Regulations, 401(k) Administration, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Compliance Monitoring, Audit Requirements, Vendor Research, ADP, Paychex, Excel, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Analytical Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. With more than 1,800 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. Job Description Purpose of the role Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the Payroll Advisor will be responsible for the range of payroll related activities in the allocated global jurisdictions where Ocorian operates. Main Responsibilities Assist with outsourced payroll processing, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations, while maintaining accuracy and adherence to payroll standards Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations and reporting deadlines Resolve payroll inquiries efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines Administer 401(k) plan and benefits programs, including enrolments, contributions, and compliance monitoring Contribute to process improvement by continuously updating payroll workflows, procedures, and documents Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure payroll reporting and compliance with labor laws, and financial accuracy Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements, providing necessary information to auditors Assist with payroll vendor research, evaluating service offerings, compliance capabilities, and integration potential. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Experience 2+ years’ experience of U.S. payroll processing, preferably in multi-state payroll environments Experience with international payrolls (advantageous) Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP, Paychex or other relevant platforms (advantageous) Highly numerate with a systematic approach to problem solving High accuracy and strong attention to detail Excellent written communication skills, particularly for payroll documentation and employee inquiries Excellent time management and organisational skills Sense of urgency, ownership mentality, and resilience, driving payroll processes to successful completion Ability to handle confidential and sensitive payroll data with discretion and integrity Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel (e.g. PivotTables and functions like VLOOKUP; strong analytical skills for payroll data management are a plus) Additional Information Our Values All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Region: Americas Jurisdiction: New York

Responsibilities

The Payroll Advisor will manage payroll-related activities across allocated global jurisdictions, reporting to the Head of Payroll. Key duties include assisting with outsourced payroll processing, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations, and preparing and submitting payroll tax filings.