Sr. Payroll Specialist

Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple states and locations. This role supports the Payroll team in processing, auditing, and reconciling payroll, while serving as a key point of contact for payroll issues from employees.

The position partners with HR, Finance, and Benefits to ensure payroll accuracy and system integrity, while driving process improvements and supporting overall payroll compliance.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing – Manage the end-to-end processing of multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all regulations.
• Compliance & Governance – Apply expertise in payroll policies, tax regulations, and wage/hour laws to maintain full compliance.
• Issue Resolution – Act as an escalation point for payroll-related inquiries, resolving discrepancies and partnering with internal stakeholders to address issues.
• Reporting & Analysis – Prepare, validate, and analyze payroll reports; ensure accuracy of data used for financial and operational decision-making.
• System & Process Optimization – Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, and enhancements; identify and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of multi-state payroll experience in US and Canada.
• Proficiency in Workday is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, IRS guidelines, state/local wage laws).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with payroll reporting/analysis.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving capability.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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About Shift4
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) powers the experience economy, enabling businesses to deliver the moments that matter. Transforming how people shop, dine, stay, and play, Shift4’s commerce technology allows for a seamless experience at any scale. From your neighborhood restaurant to the world’s largest event venues, Shift4 handles billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world. For more information, visit shift4.com.

About Global Blue
Global Blue by Shift4 is the industry leader in Tax Free Shopping solutions, simplifying the tax refund process for international travelers and driving revenue for retailers through a fully integrated commerce experience. As a business partner for the shopping journey, we seamlessly connect shoppers and brands worldwide, powering over 40 million transactions each year. For more information, please visit globalblue.com and shift4.com.

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Billion Processed Annually

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