Associate Global Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing global payroll, including U.S., U.S. expatriate, and international payrolls (Qatar, Rwanda, Australia).
• Execute standard and off-cycle payroll runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within required deadlines.
• Perform payroll input and adjustment processing for earnings, deductions, benefits, and retirement.
• Support payroll activities such as W-2 processing, garnishments, and non-resident alien treaty documentation.
• Resolve payroll case management tickets by providing high-quality customer service to employees and HR partners.
• Research and investigate payroll inquiries and discrepancies using payroll systems and supporting documentation.
• Maintain awareness of federal, state, and international payroll regulations and taxation requirements.
• Support payroll system testing, data validation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 to 3 years of Payroll experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and PivotTables.
• Successful pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits and ample paid time off.
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
• Additional perks including a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass and fitness center access.

About the Company

Carnegie Mellon University is one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions. The Finance Division provides financial management, enterprise planning, and stewardship to support the university's mission of education and research. We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where dedicated professionals collaborate to deliver work that truly matters.