Advanced Specialist, Payroll - Corporate Human Resources
PearsonPhilippines
Posted March 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Pearson is the world's leading learning company, dedicated to helping people achieve their aspirations through innovative digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. With a focus on creating enriching learning experiences for real-life impact, Pearson employs over 20,000 professionals committed to transforming lives globally.
Job Description
As an Advanced Specialist, Payroll â Corporate Human Resources, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and reliable payroll operations across the United States. This is a senior individual contributor role designed for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in complexity, exercises strong judgment, and operates with a high degree of autonomy.
Requirements
- 5+ years of U.S. payroll experience
- Experience supporting multi-state, multi-entity payrolls, ideally for large, hourly, or seasonal employee populations
- Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax concepts, wage and hour requirements, and payroll controls
Benefits
- Opportunity to grow your career as a senior payroll specialist within a global organisation
- Ownership of complex, high-impact payroll activities
- Influence payroll practices, controls, and optimisation efforts
