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Qcells

Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist

White, GA

$45K - $59K/yr

... expatriate payroll, benefits, and global mobility programs. In this role, you will bridge HR and ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related ...

Qcells

Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Cartersville, GA · On-site

$45K - $60K/yr

... expatriate payroll, benefits, and global mobility programs. In this role, you will bridge HR and ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related ...

Talnt

Tax Manager

Dallas, TX

$125K - $140K/yr

The ideal candidate has extensive public accounting experience, strong knowledge of federal and ... Knowledge of international taxation, cross-border compliance, expatriate taxation, transaction ...

Zachry Group

Payroll Tax Supervisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field. * Minimum of 5 years of direct ... Background in foreign national payroll and 3rd party expatriate management. Background with Canada ...

Zachry Group

Payroll Tax Supervisor

San Antonio, TX · On-site +1

Collaborate with Accounting to manage changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolve complex ... International & Expatriate Payroll (Support & Oversight) * Oversee international payroll processing ...

Bonadio

Senior Accountant, Tax

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

S. nonresident and expatriate returns, and information filings for foreign financial assets ... A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting with 150 credit hours that qualify for pursuit of CP ...

Talnt

Senior Tax Manager

Dallas, TX

The ideal candidate has extensive public accounting experience, strong knowledge of federal and ... Knowledge of international taxation, cross-border compliance, expatriate taxation, transaction ...

Gogo, Inc.

Manager, Global Payroll

Broomfield, CO · On-site

Support global mobility, stock compensation & RSU's, and expatriate payroll processes Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field ...

MX1

Manager, Payroll Americas & LATAM

Mclean, VA · On-site

Manage year-end payroll processing, including Retiree Life insurance inputs, expatriate ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of ...

The Bonadio Group

Senior Accountant, Tax

Syracuse, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

S. nonresident and expatriate returns, and information filings for foreign financial assets ... A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting with 150 credit hours that qualify for pursuit of CP ...

SES

Manager, Payroll Americas & LATAM

Mclean, VA

Manage year-end payroll processing, including Retiree Life insurance inputs, expatriate ... Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of ...

International Justice Mission

Direct a team of accountants and payroll staff, maximizing inter-team collaboration and ... Manage onboarding processes for IJM expatriate staff and third country nationals related to ...

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Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Qcells

White, GA

$45K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description

Title: Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Location: Cartersville, GA

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and bilingual Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the compliance, operational integrity, and accuracy of our expatriate payroll, benefits, and global mobility programs. In this role, you will bridge HR and Finance to establish, maintain, and audit internal control frameworks governing cross-border compensation. You will ensure full compliance with U.S. and South Korean labor laws, tax regulations, double-taxation treaties, and corporate governance standards while delivering a seamless experience for our expat workforce.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain internal control matrices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for expat payroll, tax gross-ups, and benefits administration.
  • Conduct regular pre- and post-payroll audits to verify calculation accuracy, bonus structures, foreign service premiums, housing allowances, and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with U.S. FLSA, IRS regulations, South Korean Labor Standards Act, and international assignment policy guidelines.
  • Identify operational risks, control gaps, or compliance exposure in global mobility practices and implement corrective action plans.
  • Act as the key liaison for internal and external auditors during SOX compliance testing, tax audits, or financial reviews related to expat compensation.
  • Manage end-to-end administration of dual/shadow payrolls, ensuring accurate tax withholdings and reporting across both South Korea and the U.S.
  • Partner with external tax counsel and third-party global mobility providers to manage hypothetical tax (Hypo-Tax) calculations, tax equalization, and annual tax reconciliations.
  • Coordinate the timely exchange of payroll data between HQ and local entity operations.
  • Oversee Expat benefit schemes health insurance and relocation packages.
  • Verify total reward structures, ensuring proper documentation and approvals for expatriate allowances (e.g., tuition support, housing, vehicle allowances).
  • Manage Totalization Agreement certificates (Certificate of Coverage) to eliminate dual social security tax liability for expatriates.
  • Generate control reports, audit trails, and financial reconciliations for executive leadership and Finance.
  • Provide guidance to HR Business Partners and business units on expat compensation controls, cost estimates, and assignment budgeting.
  • Support expatriates with complex inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and tax adjustments with cultural fluency and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll compliance, internal controls, global mobility, or internal audit—with a heavy focus on Korean expatriate management.
  • Language: Professional fluency in both English and Korean (written and verbal) is required to communicate effectively with Korean HQ and local teams.

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