Payroll Specialist

DNV is seeking a Payroll Specialist, you’ll play an important role in our GSS HR payroll team, making sure payroll processes run smoothly and accurately across North America. Your keen attention to detail will be essential as you review payroll records, spot inconsistencies, and confirm all transactions are completed correctly and on schedule. By verifying information carefully, you’ll help prevent mistakes and keep our payroll operations reliable.

Your expertise in analysis and payroll will support compliance and help us continually improve how we manage payroll. When you join our GSS HR payroll team, you become part of a worldwide group of professionals who share a commitment to delivering outstanding payroll services. The work you do will directly affect employee satisfaction and well-being, helping to uphold our reputation for quality and innovation.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments, including HR and Finance, to streamline payroll operations and resolve any discrepancies that may arise. The ability to manage multiple tasks with precision and deliver accurate results on time will be key to your success in this position. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll policies and procedures, ensuring that they align with the latest regulations and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and other stakeholders.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll data.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all payroll-related information.

This role is based at our DNV office in Houston, TX and operates under a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).The position is initially temporary, with the potential to convert to a permanent role. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities 

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. 

For more information

 https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal

Qualifications

What is Required

• 5+ years payroll experience
• Experience managing payroll for 600+ employees
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and other enterprise-level systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office and advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Resourceful, adaptable and collaborative team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills 
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred 

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance
• Knowledge of ADP WFN and Oracle products
• Canadian payroll experience
• Experience with multi-entity payroll

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*

About GSS
As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.