Compensation & Payroll Specialist, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United States, King of Prussia

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

You will contribute to the co-worker experience by ensuring coworkers receive total rewards. Responsibilities include payroll processing, tax compliance, audits, and employee support for payroll queries.

Job Responsibility:

Verify time data and employee master data for payroll and off-cycle payments, ensuring compliance with regulations and payroll schedules
Perform regular and off-cycle payroll calculations, verifying results against legal and operational requirements
Oversee file integrations and manage benefits data integrations between HRIS system and benefits systems
Retrieve and verify tax files, collaborate with Finance to process payments and ensure regulatory compliance
Address payroll inquiries and assist employees and P&C representatives with payroll and master data issues
Document discrepancies, escalate issues, monitor legal changes, and support system updates and process improvements
Prepare and verify tax reports, reconcile data, and submit required documents to authorities and auditors
Compile payroll-related reports, including expatriate payroll data, for regulatory filings
Ensure payroll accuracy in collaboration with insurers and regulatory bodies
Support expertise development within P&C teams and external partners on payroll processes
Participate in Global Total Rewards Matrix
Maintain employee records in HR databases, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures
Manage salary process review in partnership with P&C partners and gaining insight from global matrix
Coordinates and advises international/domestic mobility co-worker cases, ensuring seamless transition

Requirements:

At least 5-8 years’ experience in Total Rewards, Payroll, and /or Compensation
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly with various audiences in English, both verbally and in writing
Experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to drive results
Good knowledge of local employment legislations, co-worker relations and labor market situations and trends
Advanced Proficiency in Excel, including v-lookups and data manipulation
Experience with Workday (HRIS system) and Strada (payroll vendor) for processing and reporting is essential
The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, along with excellent communication skills for interacting with global teams and vendors, is required
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What we offer:

Work in a diverse and changing environment
Equal opportunity employer
Non-discrimination work environment
Encouragement of individualism

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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