Payroll Specialist (Columbia MDHybrid)

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Tenable is the Exposure Management company. 44000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500 45 percent of the Global 2000 and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

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Your Role:
Tenable is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting this role youll ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for the assigned region through a third-party provider while maintaining seamless data flow between internal systems and external partners.

Youll collaborate closely with HR Accounting and Legal to deliver timely reliable financial information and resolve payroll issues efficiently. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong regional payroll compliance knowledge excels at streamlining processes and brings advanced Excel and MS Office skills. If youre detail-oriented motivated and ready to make an impact in a dynamic global organization wed love to hear from you.

Your Opportunity:

• Oversee multinational payrolls within the assigned region ensuring compliance with local labor regulations tax laws and SOX controls
• Review employee master data and variable inputs to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
• Record in-kind and equity income accurately in accordance with local requirements
• Ensure precise and timely data transfer to the external payroll provider
• Review and reconcile payroll calculations accruals and vendor reports to ensure accurate and timely employee payments
• Work closely with HR Accounting and Legal teams to resolve payroll-related inquiries
• Reconcile payroll reports after each cycle process journal entries and upload transactions for accounting
• Prepare periodic reports for management as needed (monthly mid-year and fiscal year-end)
• Provide backup support for international subsidiary payroll processing
• Work with provider to resolve payroll issues across U.S.(federal state local) and international jurisdictions
• May perform additional payroll-related duties as assigned
• This position is U.S.-based only

What Youll Need:

• Ability to work in a hybrid/on-site capacity at our Columbia MD headquarters with extended onsite availability during EOQ and EOY activities
• 3 years of payroll administration experience for 500 employees preferably within assigned region(s)
• Proven experience processing payroll through an external provider
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and regulatory reporting requirements
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance HR or related field (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office
• Excellent communication organization and time management skills to meet strict deadlines
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Team-oriented responsible and adaptable to changing priorities
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management

And Ideally:

• Relevant country payroll certification(s) a plus
• Experience processing international payrolls a plus

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