Payroll Specialist

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

Position Summary:

Performs all activities necessary to process one or more multi-state, multi-cycle, payrolls which includes, but is not limited to maintaining related records, voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions, configuration, reconciliation, and preparing special reports for Finance and Management.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities:

• Processes multi-state, multi-cycle payrolls from beginning to end.
• Coordinates with supervisors and managers to ensure payroll records are updated and accurate prior to processing payroll.
• Audits time entries to confirm adherence to company policies and procedures and adjusts as needed.
• Works with Sr. Payroll Specialist to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Prepares payroll reports for Finance and Management.
• Assists with payroll and 401(k) auditing and reconciliation.
• Responds to payroll related inquiries from associates timely and professionally.
• Assists with year-end activities such as W2 processing, ACA reporting and tax reconciliations.
• Responds to employment verifications.
• Keys employee changes in HRIS/Payroll system.
• Administrative tasks such as filing and creating employee folders.

• Miscellaneous related duties or projects as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• General understanding of the major components included in the calculation of net pay, i.e. gross wages, deductions, taxes, etc.
• Ability to understand system configuration and impact on earnings and deductions
• Proficient in MS Office products, with advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Responds with a sense of urgency; excellent follow through skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of sensitivity and exercise discretion regarding confidential material.
• Experience with multistate, union and non-union payroll is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend collective bargaining agreements for pay rules, benefit requirements and attendance plan rules (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum 1-2+ years of payroll experience or experience in a related field such as accounting or finance.

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure! CMA CGM (America) LLC is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classification.