US Payroll Specialist

About this job opportunity
 

Our Vision

To be the world's most trusted global payroll partner, simplifying pay for all employees.

Our Mission

Empowering global workforces with seamless, compliant, and innovative payroll and payment solutions, enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world.

Our People

Our fundamental beliefs at CloudPay are built on core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork. We value our employees and strive to create a great workplace where everyone is valued, heard, inspired, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. We're committed to providing an excellent employee experience through fulfilling projects, empowerment to make a difference, and an environment that inspires innovation.

What makes this role exciting

CloudPay is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced US Payroll Specialist to join our global payroll operations team. This role is key in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in line with US federal, state, and local regulations. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and clients, applying your in-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll legislation, taxes, and compliance standards to deliver high-quality service and maintain data integrity.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization where you can make an impact and work within a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

This role is expected work on a night shift.

Main responsibilities

• Analyze payroll-related data to ensure correct payroll calculations and distribution of funds

• Prepare reports, tax filings, and payroll documentation in line with federal, state, and local regulations

• Partner with Implementation Consultants to ensure a smooth handover from project delivery to operational support

• Validate new software features during releases to ensure proper system functionality

• Conduct parallel runs and testing of payroll configurations as needed

• Reconcile pre-processing reports and verify the accuracy of payroll inputs

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll data or documentation

• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and audit trails for internal and statutory purposes

• Support payroll configuration by validating client-supplied data and ensuring system readiness

Experience needed for this role

• Solid experience in end-to-end US payroll processing, including federal, state, and local regulations

• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll laws, reciprocity agreements, taxes, garnishments, and deductions

• Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, especially when addressing payroll discrepancies

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in a deadline-driven environment

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities, especially during payroll cycles and year-end periods

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work well in cross-functional global teams

• Familiarity with accounting or bookkeeping practices is a plus

About you and Our core values

• Taking ownership, working with integrity and respect

• Being a team player is key to our culture

• Solution and customer focused

• Great initiative with the goal for excellence in achieving results

• Dedicated to developing and always looking for continuous improvements

• Be creative, be committed, be engaged and enjoy what you do

Philippines Package and Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Competitive vacation allowance

• Calm app

• Sick Leave

• EAP

• Group Life Insurance, HMO

• Employee Referral Program

• De Minimis Benefit

• WFH Allowance

• Mid-Year Bonus

• 13th Month Pay

• Regularization Bonus, 1st Year Anniversary Bonus

• Bereavement Leave

• Paid Volunteering days

• Study Leave

• Marriage Leave

CloudPay is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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The CloudPay culture is built upon on five core values, from which we develop our service, our technology and our business strategies. Our fundamental beliefs are a promise to our employees, customers and partners, built on the core values of professionalism, passion, empowerment, innovation, and teamwork.
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