Specialist Payroll

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll activities across multiple employee populations and specialized payroll workstreams. This role supports payroll processing for regular employees, retirees, flight attendants, expatriates, employees with disability-related payroll needs, and global mobility payments, while also managing garnishment processing, tax-related activities, and banking data updates. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, payroll knowledge, and the ability to handle sensitive information with accuracy and care. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high-speed internet connection and safe working environment in the event this role is required to be performed remotely.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess payroll accurately and on time for regular employees, retirees, flight attendants, expatriates, disability-related payroll cases, and global mobility-related paymentsReview payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies, validate data, and resolve issues before payroll completionMaintain and update payroll records, including banking data updates and other employee payroll changesProcess disability-related payroll transactions in alignment with established procedures, timelines, and requirementsProcess garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements, deadlines, and established proceduresSupport tax-related payroll activities, including review, validation, issue resolution, and compliance-related processingResearch and resolve payroll issues related to pay, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposit, disability cases, and employee dataPartner with HR, Benefits, Tax, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve payroll questions or issuesEnsure payroll activities are completed in alignment with company policy, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirementsSupport payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and year-end activities to maintain accuracy and audit readinessMonitor recurring issues and process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen payroll quality and efficiencyCommunicate clearly and professionally with employees, managers, and business partners regarding payroll questions and issue resolutionWhat Success Looks LikePayroll is processed accurately and on time across all assigned populations and activitiesBanking data updates, disability cases, garnishments, and tax-related activities are completed with strong control awarenessPayroll issues are resolved efficiently with clear follow-throughRecords and documentation remain accurate, complete, and audit-readyStakeholders receive responsive, professional supportProcess improvements strengthen payroll consistency, compliance, and service qualityWhat You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)Must possess authorization to work and live in Jamaica at the time of application. Delta does not sponsor.Experience in payroll processing, payroll operations, or a related function.Knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and issue resolution practices.Must be able to travel to and from the United States and other countries as required for training and business meetings.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Experience supporting multiple employee populations or complex payroll workstreamsExperience with expatriate payroll, disability payroll processing, global mobility payments, garnishments, and payroll tax activitiesExperience supporting payroll reconciliations, audits, or year-end processingKnowledge of payroll compliance requirements and internal control practicesExperience working with payroll systems, reporting tools, and data management processesPlease mention the word **COMPLIANT** and tag RMmEwMTo0Zjg6MWMxODo4ODc5Ojox when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMmEwMTo0Zjg6MWMxODo4ODc5Ojox). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.