Job Description
Full details about the role and requirements
Yukerja Summary
The Specialist Payroll role at Delta Air Lines is curated from RemoteOK (category Sumber Daya Manusia). This role is marked as remote — check timezone and location requirements on the official listing. Yukerja.com is not the employer — applications are handled on the official source site.
How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview &
Key Responsibilities)
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll activities across multiple employee populations and specialized payroll workstreams. This role supports payroll processing for regular employees, retirees, flight attendants, expatriates, employees with disability-related payroll needs, and global mobility payments, while also managing garnishment processing, tax-related activities, and banking data updates. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, payroll knowledge, and the ability to handle sensitive information with accuracy and care. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a high-speed internet connection and safe working environment in the event this role is required to be performed remotely.
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on time for regular employees, retirees, flight attendants, expatriates, disability-related payroll cases, and global mobility-related payments
Review payroll inputs and outputs to identify discrepancies, validate data, and resolve issues before payroll completion
Maintain and update payroll records, including banking data updates and other employee payroll changes
Process disability-related payroll transactions in alignment with established procedures, timelines, and
requirements
Process garnishments in accordance with applicable
requirements, deadlines, and established procedures
Support tax-related payroll activities, including review, validation, issue resolution, and compliance-related processing
Research and resolve payroll issues related to pay, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposit, disability cases, and employee data
Partner with HR,
Benefits, Tax, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to gather information and resolve payroll questions or issues
Ensure payroll activities are completed in alignment with company policy, internal controls, and applicable regulatory
requirements
Support payroll reconciliations, audits, reporting, and year-end activities to maintain accuracy and audit readiness
Monitor recurring issues and process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement efforts that strengthen payroll quality and efficiency
Communicate clearly and professionally with employees, managers, and business partners regarding payroll questions and issue resolution
What Success Looks Like
Payroll is processed accurately and on time across all assigned populations and activities
Banking data updates, disability cases, garnishments, and tax-related activities are completed with strong control awareness
Payroll issues are resolved efficiently with clear follow-through
Records and documentation remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready
Stakeholders receive responsive, professional support
Process improvements strengthen payroll consistency, compliance, and service quality
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum
Qualifications)
Must possess authorization to work and live in Jamaica at the time of application. Delta does not sponsor.
Experience in payroll processing, payroll operations, or a related function.
Knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and issue resolution practices.
Must be able to travel to and from the United States and other countries as required for training and business meetings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred
Qualifications)
Experience supporting multiple employee populations or complex payroll workstreams
Experience with expatriate payroll, disability payroll processing, global mobility payments, garnishments, and payroll tax activities
Experience supporting payroll reconciliations, audits, or year-end processing
Knowledge of payroll compliance
requirements and internal control practices
Experience working with payroll systems, reporting tools, and data management processes