Global payroll specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Global Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations for employees across multiple countries and regions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in global payroll processing, statutory compliance, payroll reconciliations, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external payroll vendors. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for multiple countries in compliance with local labor laws and statutory regulations.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary revisions, bonuses, incentives, deductions, and reimbursements.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Review payroll reports, conduct payroll audits, and perform reconciliations before payroll sign-off.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, social security requirements, and statutory reporting obligations across different regions.
• Manage off-cycle payrolls, final settlements, and year-end payroll activities.
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve payroll-related issues within defined service levels.
• Support payroll accounting activities, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Maintain payroll documentation, standard operating procedures, and compliance records.
• Participate in payroll process improvements, system implementations, and automation initiatives.
• Generate payroll metrics, reports, and dashboards for management review.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, data privacy regulations, and internal controls.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 36 years of experience in payroll operations, preferably supporting global or multi-country payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, taxation, statutory compliance, and labor regulations.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday Payroll, SAP HCM Payroll, SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll, Oracle HCM, Ceridian Dayforce, or UKG.
• Knowledge of payroll accounting and payroll reconciliation processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience working with third-party payroll providers and global payroll vendors.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting payroll across APAC, EMEA, North America, or LATAM regions.
• Exposure to HRIS systems and payroll integrations.
• Knowledge of SOX controls, GDPR, and payroll governance requirements.
• Payroll certification or relevant HR/Finance certification is an added advantage.