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Payroll Specialist

AT BlackLine
BlackLine

Payroll Specialist

Veenendaal, Netherlands

Get to Know Us:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.

Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.

Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.

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Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!

Make Your Mark:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the complete lifecycle payroll for the US and Canada processing while ensuring compliance with all Federal, State and other regulatory obligations.

You'll Get To:

  • Administers payroll and daily aspects of pay programs to help ensure legal compliance and consistency in compensation administration.
  • Reports, reconciles, and publishes payroll and compensation data in accordance with best practices and as directed by the Controller.
  • Advises managers and employees on the main pay provisions of the FLSA for all overtime policies on other types of premium pay (e.g., shift differential, holiday and Sunday pay), and pay policies as related to various types of leave usage (e.g., annual, sick, court and military leave), as appropriate.
  • Answers manager and employee questions about current policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the integrity of all payroll data input into payroll systems.
  • Review timecards in timekeeping system for accuracy, process changes to employee information, download timecard data into Workforce Now, audit batch information and ensure timely execution of data for processing.
  • Ensure accuracy of payroll deductions such as 401(K) deferrals, health benefits and FSA deductions, reimbursements, etc.
  • Liaise with ADP to troubleshoot problems and provide solutions.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all system generated direct deposits and checks, including the computation and calculation of special and off-cycle checks for final termination pay, etc.
  • Ensure payroll reporting and payments are compliant with company policy, generally accepted accounting principles, Federal, State and other necessary regulatory agencies and other requirements.
  • Prepare periodic reports for Accounting, HR and other management personnel.
  • Prepare and review quarterly payroll tax returns.
  • Review wage and garnishment orders.

What You'll Bring:

Years of Experience in Related Field: 3 years of related payroll experience

Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of payroll audit procedures and payroll tax laws.
  • Must be extremely detailed oriented with excellent analytical and organization skills.
  • Ability to handle Company and employee information with the strictest confidence.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and directed.
  • Well-developed problem solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills and the demonstrated ability to interact with management and employees at all levels.
  • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

  • Experience working for an international/global organization
  • ADP experience preferable

Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:

  • A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!
  • A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
  • A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.

BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.

Client-provided location(s): Veenendaal, Netherlands
Job ID: blackline-4866-en-us
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led