Specialist Payroll

ABOUT THE ROLE The Payroll Specialist is a critical role at Delta, 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing. Key responsibilities include: - Processing payroll accurately and on time for regular employees, retirees, flight attendants, expatriates, disability-related payroll cases, and global mobility-related payments - Reviewing payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies, validating data, and resolving issues before payroll completion - Maintaining and updating payroll records, including banking data updates and other employee payroll changes - Processing disability-related payroll transactions in alignment with established procedures, timelines, and requirements - Processing garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements, deadlines, and established procedures - Supporting tax-related payroll activities, including review, validation, issue resolution, and compliance-related processing - Researching and resolving payroll issues related to pay, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposit, disability cases, and employee data - Partnering with HR, Benefits, Tax, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve payroll questions or issues - Ensuring payroll activities are completed in alignment with company policy, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements - Supporting payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and year-end activities to maintain accuracy and audit readiness - Monitoring recurring issues and process gaps and contributing to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen payroll quality and efficiency - Communicating clearly and professionally with employees, managers, and business partners regarding payroll questions and issue resolution WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will need: - 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. - Ability 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. WHY REMOTE This role requires a high-speed internet connection and a safe working environment, which can be performed remotely. BENEFITS Delta offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits to its employees.