Payroll Specialist (Columbia MD/Hybrid)
Who is Tenable?
Tenable® is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!
What makes Tenable such a great place to work?
Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!
Your Role:
Tenable is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join our Finance and Accounting team. In this role, you’ll ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for the assigned region through a third-party provider while maintaining seamless data flow between internal systems and external partners.
You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Accounting, and Legal to deliver timely, reliable financial information and resolve payroll issues efficiently. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong regional payroll compliance knowledge, excels at streamlining processes, and brings advanced Excel and MS Office skills. If you’re detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic global organization, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Opportunity:
- Oversee multinational payrolls within the assigned region, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations, tax laws, and SOX controls
- Review employee master data and variable inputs to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing
- Record in-kind and equity income accurately in accordance with local requirements
- Ensure precise and timely data transfer to the external payroll provider
- Review and reconcile payroll calculations, accruals, and vendor reports to ensure accurate and timely employee payments
- Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Legal teams to resolve payroll-related inquiries
- Reconcile payroll reports after each cycle, process journal entries and upload transactions for accounting
- Prepare periodic reports for management as needed (monthly, mid-year, and fiscal year-end)
- Provide backup support for international subsidiary payroll processing
- Work with provider to resolve payroll issues across U.S.(federal, state, local) and international jurisdictions
- May perform additional payroll-related duties as assigned
- This position is U.S.-based only
What You'll Need:
- Ability to work in a hybrid/on-site capacity at our Columbia, MD headquarters, with extended onsite availability during EOQ and EOY activities
- 3+ years of payroll administration experience for 500+ employees, preferably within assigned region(s)
- Proven experience processing payroll through an external provider
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field (preferred)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills to meet strict deadlines
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Team-oriented, responsible, and adaptable to changing priorities
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by management
And Ideally:
- Relevant country payroll certification(s) a plus
- Experience processing international payrolls a plus
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This is the base pay range for this position. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, location and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. Employees are also eligible for variable compensation in addition to base pay (commission for sales roles, bonus for non-sales roles), depending on company and individual performance. Tenable also offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits which include: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings with company match; an employee stock purchase plan; an employee referral program; flexible spending accounts; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); education assistance; parental leave; paid time off (PTO); company-paid holidays; health and wellness events; and community programs.
US Pay Ranges
$34.38 - $45.91 USD
We’re committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Tenable - through all equal employment opportunity laws and regulations at the international, federal, state and local levels. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact Recruiting@Tenable.com for further assistance.
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