Here at Labster, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Global Payroll Specialist to join our Finance Team. The primary responsibility of the Senior Global Payroll Specialist will be to process our global payrolls. The ideal candidate will have experience running US Payroll (via ADP) and working with third party payroll providers in Europe. This position will report to the Finance Director and is an excellent opportunity to help lead an organization through a transformative time in the business. If gaining experience at a venture-capital-backed company whose mission is to empower the next generation of scientists excites you, read on!

This person must be based on the East Coast to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls across entities (USA, Spain, Denmark, UK, Canada and Switzerland)
• Process, book and reconcile subcontractor payrolls (EoR - Employee of Records)
• Lead communication and alignment with People Department related to Payroll
• Handle employee reimbursements
• Monitor, book and reconcile commissions and bonus calculations
• Take part of streamlining and optimizing our processes between People department and finance
• Perform month end reconciliations and analysis (vacation liabilities, tax liabilities, benefit liabilities etc.)
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Monitor Payroll related tax compliance
• Coordinate the annual 401k audit
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Competencies & Skills

• 3+ years of experience preparing Payroll, preferably in international organizations
• 3+ Experience with tools like ADP, Humaans (our HRIS), NetSuite, Excel, and Google Sheets
• A plus if you have experience with working in multinational companies (various regulatory frameworks)
• Exceptional analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of business dynamics
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills are required
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with the senior leadership team
• Verbal and written fluency in English is required
• Proven track record of delivering on commitments, and working closely & effectively with peers and leaders outside of the Finance team

Why Labster.

We are Labster. Creators of virtual science lab software that makes learning engaging, effective and accessible to as many students as possible. We exist to empower the next generation of scientists to change the world. We encourage individual expression, boldly challenge how it’s always been done, and foster learning, creativity, and growth.

What’s in it for you?

• Be a part of making science accessible and engaging to the world’s future scientists

• Generous parental leave policy with a phased return to work program

• Work with flexibility

• Flexible vacation policy

• Learning budget for professional development

• Company-wide equity program

• Opportunities to travel and meet your colleagues from around the world!

• Access to free 1:1 therapy sessions and other mental health and wellbeing support tools through a membership with iFeel

• Opportunity to get involved with our Values in Action and LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups!

Our commitment to all of you

Labster, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Labster strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Labster complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.