Company Information
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Company Name: Cloudbeds 
Website: https://www.cloudbeds.com/

Job Information
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Job Title: Global Payroll Specialist 
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description:
What Makes Us Unique

At Cloudbeds, we're not just building software, we’re transforming
hospitality. Our intelligently designed platform powers properties across 150
countries, processing billions in bookings annually. From independent
properties to hotel groups, we help hoteliers transform operations and
uplevel their commercial strategy through a unified platform that integrates
with hundreds of partners. And we do it with a completely remote team.
Imagine working alongside global innovators to build AI-powered solutions
that solve hoteliers' biggest challenges. Since our founding in 2012, we've
become the World's Best Hotel PMS Solutions Provider and landed on Deloitte's
Technology Fast 500 again in 2024 – but we're just getting started.

How You'll Make an Impact: 

As a Global Payroll Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring
Cloudbeds’ 650+ team members across 40+ countries, including employees and
international contractors, are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
You’ll manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state U.S. and
Canadian employees while supporting payroll operations across Europe, LATAM
and APAC.

You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external partners,
including our Employer of Record (EOR) provider, to maintain data integrity,
ensure compliance, and streamline global payment processes. You’ll also
contribute to global payroll implementation and automation initiatives,
supporting testing, configuration, and rollout of new Workday features.

Acting as a subject matter expert in Workday Payroll and HRIS processes,
you’ll drive efficiency, accuracy, and innovation across Cloudbeds’
payroll operations, helping us deliver a seamless, compliant, and reliable
payroll experience for every team member worldwide.

Our Global Payroll & Benefits Team:

We are a dedicated team committed to supporting our global workforce with
precision and care. Our mission is to ensure that every team member,
regardless of location, receives accurate compensation, comprehensive
benefits, and recognition for their valuable contributions.

Through seamless cross-functional collaboration and a continuous improvement
mindset, we strive to deliver payroll and benefits services that are
efficient, reliable, and transparent. Our approach combines operational
excellence with a people-first philosophy, creating meaningful experiences
for team members worldwide.

What You Bring to the Team:

- Lead end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state U.S. and Canadian
employees, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and on-time execution
for all pay cycles.
- Partner with the Senior Manager of Global Payroll & Benefits to identify
improvement opportunities, strengthen internal controls, and implement
scalable, compliant solutions that support Cloudbeds’ global growth.
- Coordinate payroll operations across European and Latin American regions,
partnering with Employer of Record (EOR) providers and local payroll vendors
to facilitate the transition to a unified global payroll platform.
- Prepare payroll reconciliations and journal entries each cycle to ensure
accurate recording of wages, taxes, and benefit deductions, with full
reconciliation completed each pay period.
- Assist in accurate tracking of payroll-related data, including PTO
balances, benefit premiums, 401(k) deferrals, and company match calculations.
Additionally, assist in reconciling 401(k), HSA, and FSA remittances,
mandated taxes, and other related tasks.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll records, including timekeeping data,
deductions, garnishments, benefits, and tax filings, maintaining compliance
with applicable regulations and internal policies.
- Support global payroll transformation and automation initiatives, including
data validation, system testing, and deployment of new Workday - - --Payroll
functionality.
- Serve as a payroll subject matter expert, delivering clear, responsive
guidance and support to team members across all global locations.
- Drive continuous process improvement and standardization efforts to enhance
payroll accuracy, ensure compliance, and elevate the employee experience.



Requirements:
What Sets You Up for Success:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field, or
equivalent professional experience in payroll operations.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive payroll experience, with demonstrated
expertise in U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll processing.
- Proficiency in Workday or comparable enterprise HRIS/payroll systems,
including strong knowledge of system configuration, reporting capabilities,
and integration functionality.
- Solid understanding of benefits administration and payroll deduction
reconciliation, including health insurance, retirement plans, and
pre-/post-tax deductions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll
regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables,
VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data validation techniques.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities and the
ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic, global
environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to
collaborate effectively across HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams.

Bonus Skills to Stand Out:

- Hands-on experience with global payroll transformation or automation
initiatives, particularly involving Workday or similar enterprise platforms.
- Proven track record partnering with international payroll vendors or
Employer of Record (EOR) providers to streamline multi-country payroll and
contractor payment processes.
- Understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and their
implications for payroll and benefits administration in European and Latin
American regions.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification
(FPC), or equivalent professional designation.

Compensation: Depending on your skills and experience, you can expect your
annual compensation to be between $60K - $85K

Cloudbeds is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As
part of this commitment, Cloudbeds will ensure that persons with disabilities
are provided reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. We encourage
individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf, hard of hearing,
deafblind, and deaf-disabled individuals to apply. If a reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview
process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by
phone at 858-201-7832 or via email at accommodations@cloudbeds.com [1].
Cloudbeds will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where
needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.


[1] mailto:accommodations@cloudbeds.com


Links to External Job Postings:
Title: Global Payroll Specialist 
URL: https://www.cloudbeds.com/careers/


Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume
Majors Desired:: Business, Education
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: christopher.hagger@cloudbeds.com