Payroll Administrator

Global Payroll Specialist

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Payroll is one of the most essential sectors of any company. The Global Payroll team is responsible for processing payroll in 30+ countries across the globe. We are responsible for over 7,000 employees that need to be paid accurately, on time, and given world class customer service for their paycheck and tax inquiries.

This role is to be performed in the United States as a hybrid position, with an expected presence in the Boston, MA HQ one day per week.

You will work in a team with other multi-country payroll professionals reporting directly to the Director, Global Payroll & Equity Administration. You will receive mentorship, guidance, and tips on best business practices for PTC in your day to day workload. We will build your global payroll knowledge and offer more challenging tasks and additional country responsibilities as experience increases.

In this role, our new team member will be the primary owner of our North America payrolls:

United States: biweekly payroll, approx. 2600 employees

Canada: semi-monthly payroll, approx. 120 employees

Mexico & Brazil payrolls: semi-monthly payroll, approx. 20 employees

Your tasks include completing new hires, terminations, salary changes, processing bonuses, commissions, stock transactions, and other one-time payments, analyzing data & resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with local legislation

As a part of the Global Payroll team you will experience:

• Being part of a dynamic and challenging environment in the Global Accounting Operations team, with colleagues in the U.S., EMEA, Asia, and South America
• The opportunity to develop and grow multi-country payroll processing skills
• You will be part of the ongoing finance transformation that will lead us to become best in class

Your day-to-day:

• Lead and oversee the administration of assigned payrolls, ensuring that payrolls are paid accurately and on time
• Ensure that the payrolls are compliant with relevant rules and legislation
• Oversee the validation and processing of payroll data to our external payroll providers
• Collect variable elements from HR and other business functions, including bonuses and taxable prizes
• Control and validate payroll, ask corrections if relevant
• Carry out problem and error analysis including period end validations
• Respond to employee inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
• Streamline and update existing standard work processes
• Assist with reconciliation processes and resolution of any payroll discrepancies
• Research and prepare special reports for management and ensure reporting needs within the company are met
• Assist with special projects related to the payroll function
• Maintain positive working relationships with business partners in other organizations, including Human Resources, Accounting, Legal, and Accounts Payable
• Work with cross-functional teams on global finance initiatives
• Ensure compliance with company policies including local data protection regulations and other internal controls
• Adhere to PTC's policies and procedures as well as statutory regulations
• PTC is a publicly traded company and is subject to SOX compliance

Your skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of excel functionality (xlookup, conditional formatting, data validation, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Working within strict deadlines
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentially
• Strong communication skills oral and written
• Ability to work remotely from the team
• Open minded, flexible, proactive & interactive attitude
• Exposure to Workday HCM preferred
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll
• 2-4 years of experience processing United States payroll
• FPC designation with PAYO (fka APA) preferred

PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $88,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.