Senior Payroll Specialist

With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion. 

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

About this role: 

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist, Payroll to own the end-to-end processes for our payroll with a focus on the Americas. We will count on you to foster a culture of excellence and strong collaboration, elevate OpenTable’s Payroll’s function, build and develop future proof processes, and proactively guide the business to operate successfully in an increasingly complex Payroll environment.

The ideal candidate is curious and agile, has a strong growth mindset, sense of ownership and accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure payroll is paid in a timely and accurate manner for multiple countries and frequencies.
• Directly support (or provide backup for) payroll processing operations for countries, including, but not limited to, the United States, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, Singapore.
• Calculate and report tax liabilities, as well as the periodic, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc balancing, and validate payroll tax reporting and related activities, including the annual issuance of year-end forms.
• Ensure full compliance with all payroll related matters and reporting requirements (e.g. payroll taxes, fringe benefits, stock-based compensation, global mobility, annual filings); collaborating with HR, Accounting, Finance Operations, Tax and Legal to address the full picture.Investigate and solve payroll related queries and issues (vendor, compliance, reporting/accounting etc.)
• Investigate and solve payroll related queries and issues (vendor, compliance, reporting/accounting etc.)
• Work together with HR Operations to ensure that payroll data integrations run smoothly, reporting issues and suggesting enhancements and solutions.
• Support on projects, process improvements, and payroll audits.
• Manage the payroll service provider relationships.
• Assist in devising payroll SOPs and calendars so key processes are documented and deadlines are met.

Please apply if:

• Demonstrable interest and knowledge of payroll and related HR/Payroll and Accounting systems; Cloudpay, Netsuite, ADP Workforce and WorkDay is preferred.Professional payroll qualification (CPP or equivalent) and/or professional accounting qualification.
• Preferred payroll experience with any of the following countries: United States, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, France, Ireland, Lithuania, Switzerland, and Singapore.
• 6+ years experience either in professional practice or in-house roles; with the proven ability to process payroll accurately and timely, and meet compliance requirements.
• Strong technical payroll processing skills and a broad understanding of payroll compliance.
• Proven process improvement experience, ideally involving devising process documentation, recommending control enhancements, and implementing system changes.
• Solid understanding of the end-to-end payroll process; including systems, data flow, key stakeholders, filing requirements and accounting implications.
• Proven ability to successfully collaborate with and manage payroll service vendors.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels within the organization.
• Solution focused and hands-on with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple tasks in order to meet conflicting timelines.
• Strives for excellent business support and embraces change with an open and honest approach to communication.

Benefits and Perks

• Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

• Focus on mental health and well-being:

  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth

  • Company-paid subscription to Headspace

  • Annual company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)

• Paid parental leave

• Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

• Paid volunteer time

• Focus on your career growth:

  • Development Dollars

  • Leadership development

  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

• Travel Discounts

• Employee Resource Groups

• Free lunch 5 days per week

• Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym,  multi-purpose room, in-building Starbucks, and more. 

Note for MA applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $85,000 - $95,000.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

Work Environment & Flexibility

At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.

Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we're building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.

If you need adjustments during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.

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