Payroll Coordinator - job 1 of 3

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.  

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner and Townsend is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join the United States payroll team, reporting to the Payroll Manager. The Payroll Coordinator will be expected to process full cycle payroll and generate payroll reports while communicating with the team.

*** Working in-person from our Atlanta office is required a minimum of three days per week. ***


Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll including calculating, verifying, and processing payroll checks, timesheets, and pay memos for hourly employees
• Managing payroll records by maintaining employee payroll files and keeping payroll data up to date while ensuring financial confidentiality
• Ensuring payroll complies with company policies, government regulations, and tax obligations
• Processing other financial compensations such as annual bonuses and severance pay
• Coordinating with the human resources team regarding changes in payroll such as terminations and new hires
• Processing leaver emails and related offboarding documentation
• Serving as the first point of contact for employees with payroll-related questions
• Collaborating with other departments and external offices, including tax authorities and regulatory bodies
• Supporting internal and external audits in coordination with other departments
• Performing any other tasks as assigned

• A minimum of two years of experience preparing and processing payroll.
• Experience managing payroll for organizations with over two thousand employees.
• Experience processing payroll across multiple states, with specific experience in California payroll strongly preferred.
• An understanding of payroll laws, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems and tools.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information and perform accurate calculations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible approach.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to support demanding users and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to explain payroll processes and technical issues clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

The salary range for this full-time role is $55K-$70K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.  

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

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