Payroll Delivery Specialist, Temporary

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We're excited to announce a dynamic opportunity for a temporary Payroll Delivery Specialist to join our growing team! This role offers the flexibility and convenience of fully remote work, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the United States.

The Payroll Delivery Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely and compliant execution of US payroll. This role supports day-to-day payroll operations, maintains employee payroll records, and audits payroll data. The specialist also manages employee payroll enquiries via ServiceNow ticketing system, ensuring a responsive and empathic experience. Acting as the operational owner for assigned entity payrolls, the specialist maintains operational excellence, supports local compliance and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Process multi-state biweekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Audit and process payroll changes (new hires, terminations, leaves, salary changes, deductions) to ensure accuracy.
• Help resolve payroll issues and employee questions in a timely, and confidential manner.
• Run payroll reports and perform reconciliations.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

• 4+ years experience in multi-state payroll.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, wage and hour laws and tax requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, ADP Vantage, Workday and Oracle timekeeping systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• In depth understanding of multi state payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, particularly in identifying and mitigating risks in payroll processes.
• High level of integrity and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• Experience processing high volume payroll for an organization that is 5k employees or more is preferred.
• CPP or FPC certified is a plus.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.