Payroll Administrator

Company: Pilot Thomas Logistics
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible. Your Team: Payroll is one of the most essential sectors of any company. The Global Payroll team is responsible for processing payroll in 30 countries across the globe. We are responsible for over 7,000 employees that need to be paid accurately, on time, and given world class customer service for their paycheck and tax inquiries. This role is to be performed in the United States as a hybrid position, with an expected presence in the Boston, MA HQ one day per week. You will work in a team with other multi-country payroll professionals reporting directly to the Director, Global Payroll & Equity Administration. You will receive mentorship, guidance, and tips on best business practices for PTC in your day to day workload. We will build your global payroll knowledge and offer more challenging tasks and additional country responsibilities as experience increases. Your Impact: In this role, our new team member will be the primary owner of our North America payrolls: United States: biweekly payroll, approx. 2600 employees Canada: semi-monthly payroll, approx. 120 employees Mexico & Brazil payrolls: semi-monthly payroll, approx. 20 employees Your tasks include completing new hires, terminations, salary changes, processing bonuses, commissions, stock transactions, and other one-time payments, analyzing data & resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with local legislation As a part of the Global Payroll team you will experience: Being part of a dynamic and challenging environment in the Global Accounting Operations team, with colleagues in the U.S., EMEA, Asia, and South America The opportunity to develop and grow multi-country payroll processing skills You will be part of the ongoing finance transformation that will lead us to become best in class Your Day-To-Day: Lead and oversee the administration of assigned payrolls, ensuring that payrolls are paid accurately and on time Ensure that the payrolls are compliant with relevant rules and legislation Oversee the validation and processing of payroll data to our external payroll providers Collect variable elements from HR and other business functions, including bonuses and taxable prizes Control and validate payroll, ask corrections if relevant Carry out problem and error analysis including period end validations Respond to employee inquiries in a courteous and timely manner Streamline and update existing standard work processes Assist with reconciliation processes and resolution of any payroll discrepancies Research and prepare special reports for management and ensure reporting needs within the company are met Assist with special projects related to the payroll function Maintain positive working relationships with business partners in other organizations, including Human Resources, Accounting, Legal, and Accounts Payable Work with cross-functional teams on global finance initiatives Ensure compliance with company policies including local data protection regulations and other internal controls Adhere to PTC’s policies and procedures as well as statutory regulations PTC is a publicly traded company and is subject to SOX compliance Your Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of excel functionality (xlookup, conditional formatting, data validation, etc.) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills Working within strict deadlines Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks Ability to maintain high level of confidentially Strong communication skills – oral and written Ability to work remotely from the team Open minded, flexible, proactive & interactive attitude Exposure to Workday HCM preferred Experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll 2-4 years of experience processing United States payroll FPC designation with PAYO (fka APA) preferred PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipate d annual salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $88,000 . The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. A ctual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus . E mployee s also ha ve the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP) , which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock . Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equit y programs. E mployees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and , if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions. For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page . PTC recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. PTC endeavors to make ptc.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact PTC's Talent Acquisition team at TalentAcquisition@ptc.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you. If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us? We respect the privacy rights of individuals and are committed to handling Personal Information responsibly and in accordance with all applicable privacy and data protection laws. Review our Privacy Policy here ."

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