• Collaborate with our payroll vendor partners to process semi-monthly, and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and government regulations. • Ensure tax rates are up to date as communicated by US tax authorities. • Respond to state notices and/or work with our payroll partners to secure a timely resolution. • Provide timely response and resolution to inquiries from our global payroll partners. • Generate and analyze reports from payroll systems, ensuring timely submission to management and accounting. • Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) to streamline payroll data analysis, reconcile payroll discrepancies, and assist in month-end close processes. • Ensure compliance with all applicable payroll-related laws, tax regulations, and company policies. • Assist with internal and external audits. • Troubleshoot payroll-related issues, assist with system upgrades, and work closely with the People team to ensure payroll systems are functioning correctly. • Address and resolve employee payroll questions related to paychecks, deductions, benefits, and tax filings. • Suggest and implement improvements to payroll processes and procedures for greater efficiency and accuracy. • Review and approve vendor invoices. • Coordinate with the benefits manager and accounting department to reconcile monthly billing discrepancies. • Perform other duties as needed.