Payroll Specialist

Do you have international payroll experience? This role will be responsible for payrolls across multiple jurisdictions across the world. If you have this exposure please apply

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the maintenance and preparation of payrolls. The provision of data is provided done by the HR team and country leaders.
- Responsible for data validation and resolving discrepancies within tight deadlines.
- Manage relationships with various stakeholders and global payroll providers (vendors) with focus on the accuracy and timely receipt of payroll reports.
- Ensure vendors are efficient in managing all payroll activities against agreed standards.
- Coordinate payroll approvals & funding instructions with the Finance team.
- Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations, journal, and accrual reports.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company policy requirements.
- Attend to payroll specific queries from employees.
- Reply to tax notices, wage orders, unemployment claims and government correspondence.
- Stay up to date with local payroll regulations.
- Support Finance teams with month-end close and reporting activities.
- Support various internal and external audits.
- Provide payroll feedback and data when required to support ongoing HR projects.
- Take part in payroll audits, generating required information in a timely manner.

**Requirements**:

- BCom / Hons in HR or Finance
- Previous experience of running international payroll is essential
- A minimum experience of 4+ years in Payroll Specialist role with vendor management exposure
- Experience in managing payroll processes within a matrix, international organization
- Experience working in an HR and/or Finance function is preferred
- Good awareness and understanding of payroll compliance
- Experience of employee benefits administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills