Payroll Administrator

About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

Summary

InterDigital is seeking a North America Payroll Administrator to join a growing global operations team. The successful candidate will prepare bi-weekly payrolls for 250+ employees within the United States and Canada. Responsible for post-processing duties related to reporting and deduction funding. Function as the Payroll Administrator for all aspects of the payroll system, including ADP Workforce Now and Workday. This role will report directly to the Global Payroll Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payrolls in US and Canada in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain employee payroll records including earnings, deductions, and taxes

• Verify timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies in coordination with HR

• Review and validate payroll reports for accuracy prior to submission.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and hour laws.

• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journal entries and reports for accounting.

• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution.

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and taxes in a timely and professional manner.

• Support audits (internal and external) by providing necessary documentation and explanations.

• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll information and employee data.

• Participate in payroll system updates, testing, and implementation as needed.

• Review and validate variances in each pay cycle across multiple entities.  

• Prepare reports for employees’ benefits, 401k, and garnishments, and others through vendor websites.  

• Reconcile payroll funding reports and review and investigate any variance.

• Process equity transactions in payroll and balance to vendor reports

• Maintain payroll SOPs and update as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.  

• Minimum five years of experience in US and Canada payroll administration

• ADP Workforce Now and Workday experience are strongly preferred.  

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. VLOOKUP and the pivot table are a must.  

• Strong analytical skills and attentiveness to detail.  

• Strong communication skills in professional environment

• Ability to:

  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of employee information.  

  • Research, understand, and apply federal, state, and local regulations.  

  • Manage multiple competing priorities and work to meet deadlines  

  • Work independently and collaborate with global payroll, HR and accounting teams.  

  • Operate with a high level of autonomy and proactiveness related to responsibilities within the role.  

• This position requires on-site presence at the Conshohocken, PA office three days per week.

Location: Conshohocken, PA

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local  law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.