Sr Payroll & Benefits Specialist

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

​Role Summary:

​The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration and support of the organization’s payroll and benefits programs. This position will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies and guidelines. This role supports delivering payroll and benefits administration for CARIAD and an additional affiliated company (shared services model), ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality operations across multiple entities. The role is responsible for managing multiple payroll cycles, including biweekly and monthly payrolls, and supporting domestic employees as well as international assignees.

Role Responsibilities:

​Payroll and Compliance (35%)

Payroll Systems

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration for all employees.
• Document and maintain payroll process guides.
• Manage payroll system projects and upgrades.
• Administer multiple concurrent payrolls across companies, including:
  • Biweekly payrolls for two legal entities.
  • Monthly payrolls for international assignees (impats and expats).
  • Year-end payroll activities as outlined in payroll process documents
• Ensure accurate coordination of payroll inputs related to:
  • Cross-border compensation elements.
  • Tax equalization, allowances, and benefits-in-kind (as applicable).
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