SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in global payroll operations, preferably within a tech, SaaS, or fintech environment.
• Strong understanding of international payroll regulations and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with global payroll vendors and platforms (e.g., ADP, Deel, Remote, Papaya Global).
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with HRIS and finance systems (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, NetSuite).
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and time zones.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local tax, labor, and social security regulations.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across HRIS and finance systems, ensuring alignment with employment contracts and benefits.
• Support the implementation and optimization of global payroll systems and processes.
• Partner with Finance and HR teams to reconcile payroll data, support audits, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage employee queries related to payroll, benefits, and statutory deductions with professionalism and discretion.
• Monitor changes in global payroll legislation and ensure proactive compliance.
• Assist in the onboarding of new entities or markets from a payroll perspective.
• Prepare and submit statutory filings and reports as required by local authorities.
• Support ad-hoc payroll projects, including process automation, vendor transitions, and policy updates.
• Input monthly payroll journals and reconcile actual costs against forecasts, identifying and investigating any discrepancies
• Prepare monthly reports reconciling leaver costs, bonus accruals and other payroll-related adjustments