Apply on Employer Site

Verisk · 5 hours ago

Bilingual Payroll Specialist (French/English) - Americas

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. They are seeking a detail-oriented Bilingual Payroll Specialist to manage multi-state and international payroll processing, establish operating procedures, and support audits, while working in a collaborative team environment.

AnalyticsFinancial ServicesHealth CareInformation ServicesInsurancePublic RelationsRisk Management

Responsibilities

Backfill payroll team member on Parental Leave for 6–9 months

Support preparation, processing, and reconciliation of payroll in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada, including off-cycle payments, special payments, commissions, bonuses, severance, and vacation pay

Establish standard operating procedures to be included in the payroll document library

Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests, and maintain payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures

Pay employees by directing the production and issuance of paychecks or electronic transfers to bank accounts

Determine payroll liabilities by approving the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers compensation payments

Prepare final payroll summary reports for electronic distribution

Support internal and external audits

Complete all responsibilities as outlined on the annual Performance Plan

Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Multi-state payroll processingCloud-based payroll systemsPayroll tax lawsBenefit calculationsMicrosoft ExcelFair Labor Standards ActFluent in FrenchCollaboration skillsIntegrityConfidentialityAdaptability

Required

Fluent in French

At least 2 years of experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment

Knowledge of payroll functions, processing, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Proven experience collaborating on and managing cross-functional strategic initiatives, especially those requiring coordination between finance and other business areas

Proficient in garnishment withholdings, supplemental wage payments, payroll tax laws, benefit calculations, equity compensation plans, employee stock purchase plans, and record retention requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Comfortable working in dynamic, ambiguous environments and focused on continuous improvement with a willingness to adapt and take on new challenges

Exhibits extremely high levels of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness

Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential

Must work a Hybrid schedule in our Jersey City, NJ HQ