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Nokia · 9 hours ago

US Payroll Expert

Nokia is a leading company in the telecommunications industry, and they are seeking a Payroll Expert to provide a professional payroll service to both internal and external customers. The role involves responsibilities such as managing payroll data, ensuring accuracy, tracking local legislation changes, and partnering with HR Finance colleagues to resolve discrepancies.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
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Responsibilities

Gathering payroll related data, uploading/entering as necessary, and validating for accuracy all payroll maintenance resulting in pay implications and deliver payroll data for payroll processing to include but not limited to benefits, interfaces, W2C’s, time data, garnishments, supplemental payments, termination payments, etc
Establishing and maintaining company and employee payroll records and procedures as it relates to time data, earnings, deductions and tax withholding, while maintaining accuracy of system data
Accountable for quality and accuracy of own output, project management, and/or tax support
Adhering to delivery deadline based on yearly payroll calendars
Tracking changes in local legislation and initiating revision in local payroll processes according to the global approach
Partnering with other HR Finance colleagues and employees to solve discrepancies and various company initiatives
Preparing and controls payroll related financial accruals (holiday, restructuring) and journal entries as needed
Creating and controlling payroll related reports to authorities to include period based reporting and year-end tax filings
Adhering to and performing SOX control related activities while validating accuracy and reporting deviations

Qualification

Payroll systems knowledgeLegislation knowledgeProject management skillsExcel proficiencyFPCCPP certificationAnalytical mindCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Proven experience of at least 4 years as a payroll coordinator/lead or similar role
Good knowledge of legislation relevant to accounting and payroll (such as SOX, US FMLA, benefits, Multi Jurisdiction reporting, termination final wage, garnishments)
Working knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. SAP, PS, Oracle, Kronos, TM etc)
Comfortable with Excel (functions, data, VBA etc.)
An analytical mind with good project/change management skills
Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail

Preferred

FPC or CPP certification or working experience and Familiarity with payroll processes in US/Canada
Bachelors in accounting, finance or relevant fields

Benefits

Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles

Company

Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.

H1B Sponsorship

Nokia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (262)
2024 (264)
2023 (259)
2022 (250)
2021 (296)
2020 (287)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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