Job Description

Payroll Administrator II

Remote –Colombia

ONLY CVs SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED

*This is a temporary, fixed-term position*

About the Role

As Payroll Administrator II, you will report to the Payroll Team Lead, who leads a global team of Payroll Administrators. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who is highly proficient in administering payroll for an international workforce. This position is responsible for processing our international payrolls while supporting other key payroll functions, all while maintaining a high level of accuracy in daily work product

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly and off cycle payrolls for an international employee population, ensuring accuracy and timely execution
• Completing all tax withholding notices for all federal, state, and local authorities that affect payroll. Ensuring timely resolution of all tax notices; handling the setup and configuration of tax codes in payroll system
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all garnishment notices including written responses, garnishment deduction setup, and document management
• Reviewing and auditing the time keeping system for accuracy and preparing files for import into the payroll system
• Researching payroll issues concerning earnings, deductions, taxes, etc. and effectively communicating the results of that research to employees
• Ensuring a high level of customer service is provided to both internal and external customers
• Supporting the development, updating and monitoring of all internal controls to accurately report financial information for the payroll department
• Partnering with Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, Legal and various other functional areas, to provide data and reports as needed and ensuring responsive resolution of employee payroll issues/inquiries
• Supporting various initiatives related to payroll including mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, process improvements, financial and regulatory audits, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

• Fluency in written and spoken English at CEFR B2 level or above
• At least 3 year of prior relevant payroll experience for a mid-size company with employees in the LATAM region
• Familiarity with LATAM international payroll tax withholding
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and relationship management
• Proven experience with Ultipro and UKG OneView or a similar HRIS and Payroll system  

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• CPP
• Experience with UKG Workforce Management (time and attendance system) and ServiceNow (inquiry management)

About Blackboard

Blackboard advances teaching excellence and unlocks the full potential of technology to deliver meaningful outcomes. We empower institutions to deepen connections between educators and learners, inspire engagement, and drive long-term academic success across the full learner journey.  For more information, please visit www.blackboard.com.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.    

Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.