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LTK · 11 hours ago

Payroll and Leave Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

LTK is a global technology platform that empowers lifestyle creators to monetize their content. The Payroll and Leave Specialist will manage end-to-end US payroll processing and oversee leave of absence programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing support to employees.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle US payroll for a diverse population of hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Review and manage payroll-related data, including new hires, terminations, rate changes, benefit deductions, and tax withholdings

Serve as the primary liaison for international payroll processing, responsible for gathering and submitting payroll data to our in-country partners/vendors outside the US(UK, Australia, Germany, China, Brazil, Italy, and other locations as business expands)

Conduct regular payroll audits & reconciliations using spreadsheet based solutions and generate reports for HR, Finance, and leadership

Respond to and resolve all payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers with professionalism and confidentiality through a delegated in-box

Maintain and apply expertise on FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, parental, medical, etc

Manage the end-to-end leave administration process, including administrative processing in the UKGPro & WFM as well as intake, eligibility determination, required documentation, tracking, and communication with employees and managers

Deliver a high touch, compassionate, and empathetic support to team members throughout the entire leave lifecycle. You will prioritize timely communication and clear guidance to alleviate administrative anxiety, ensuring employees feel valued and respected during vulnerable times

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local leave laws, maintaining meticulous and confidential records

Coordinate return-to-work processing, including any necessary accommodation requests under the ADA

Maintain, audit, and analyze complex datasets using advanced spreadsheet functions

Utilize advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (including VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, advanced filtering, and data parsing) to create reports

Assist with ad-hoc reporting and projects as needed by the HR and Finance teams

Qualification

US payroll processingUS leave regulationsAdvanced Excel skillsInternational payroll coordinationData analysisProfessional certificationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsConfidentialityAdaptability

Required

Proven, in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience managing US leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, and various state-specific regulations)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. Candidates must be highly skilled with: Lookups (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, HLOOKUP), Pivot Tables & Pivot Reporting, Advanced Data Filtering and Sorting, Data Parsing (e.g., Text to Columns, formulas)

Strong understanding of US payroll processing fundamentals and compliance requirements

Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy

Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

A relevant professional certification (e.g., FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR), Bachelors degree, or relevant additional experience in lieu of a degree

Direct experience with full-cycle, multi-state US payroll & leave processing

Experience in a role requiring the submission or coordination of international payroll