US Payroll Subject Matter Expert at TransPerfect

Who We Are:TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 5,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at .We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of our new payroll system across the organization. If you're excited to contribute to a growing, fast-paced organization, we’d love to hear from you.TransPerfect is an established company with a start-up culture seeking creative entrepreneurial people like you to join our team. We are seeking an experienced US Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of our new payroll system across the organization. If you're excited to contribute to a growing, fast-paced organization, we’d love to hear from you.About the Role:As a US Payroll Subject Matter Expert, you’ll take a leading role in shaping the development, implementation, and optimization of our payroll system—driving real impact from day one. This role will serve as the bridge between business, technical, and compliance teams—ensuring the payroll solution is accurate, efficient, compliant, and scalable.The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge in US payroll processing, statutory requirements, taxation, compliance, and system functionality, combined with hands-on experience in technology transformation or payroll system rollouts.What You Will Be Doing:Facilitate configuration of a payroll system and ensure it meets compliance, accuracy, and operational requirements.Act as the primary SME for US payroll laws, regulations, and best practices throughout the system implementation lifecycle.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, IT, and third-party vendors to define payroll requirements, workflows, and integrations.Translate business needs into detailed functional specifications to guide payroll system design and configuration.Lead business process reviews and gap analyses between current state and desired future state.Provide expert input during vendor selection, system configuration, testing (UAT), and deployment phases.Support development of payroll validation rules, audit controls, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.Develop and deliver training content, knowledge transfer, and change management resources for internal payroll users.Monitor project milestones and proactively flag risks, dependencies, or blockers from a payroll operations perspective.Stay up to date on federal, state, and local payroll legislation and ensure system compliance accordingly.Who We Are Looking For:5+ years of hands-on US payroll experience, including multi-state and federal payroll compliance.Extensive background in implementing payroll systems for mid-sized organizations, with direct experience in platforms such as Workday, SAP, ADP, Oracle, or similar solutions.Must have strong Workday experienceStrong knowledge of US wage and hour laws, tax regulations, garnishments, benefits deductions, and payroll reporting & compliance.Track record of working in cross-functional project teams and translating operational needs into system requirements.Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to influence and guide stakeholders.Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.Where Your Career Is Going:At TransPerfect, there are a lot of growth opportunities. This is a perfect entry level role to start a career in business development. All departments offer career growth and development that can combine your skills, interest and experience. We encourage our employees to have a continuous dialogue with management about growth opportunities throughout your tenure with the company. End your job search and find your career at TransPerfect #careersNOTjobs.Why TransPerfect:For more than 25 years, we have honed a culture where all kinds of ideas are shared and new ventures are not only welcomed, but also encouraged. In this fast-paced environment, employees are intellectually stimulated so they can grow alongside the organization. From Intern to President, we believe that every single employee should have a voice and contribute to the amazing services we offer our clients. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, membership to child-care providers, and other TransPerks. You even get your birthday off because let's face it, we're stoked that you were born.TransPerfect provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local lawFor more information on the TransPerfect Family of Companies, please visit our website at