69 Payroll Operations jobs in Saudi Arabia

Overview

GoGlobal is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Specialist / Assistant Manager to support our business operations and client employees in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, while also providing regional support to the Middle East team. This role combines strategic and operational responsibilities in HR, payroll, and government relations, with a strong emphasis on local labor law compliance, end-to-end employee lifecycle management, and engagement with government portals and external partners.

As the in-country representative, you will act as the key contact for HR and payroll matters in Saudi Arabia, coordinate with internal stakeholders, and ensure a seamless employee experience while upholding regulatory compliance.

Human Resources & Local Representative Duties

• Serve as the primary HR contact and company representative for Saudi Arabia.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, orientation, documentation, employment contract issuance in compliance with Saudi labor law, contract amendments, title changes, and role updates, ensuring timely iqama issuance and renewals, including coordination of medical tests and insurance.
• Offboarding, including exit formalities and final settlements.
• Provide HR support to employees: handle inquiries related to entitlements, leave, benefits, and documentation; issue HR letters (salary certificates, employment verifications, etc.); oversee employee records and document management; lead performance tracking, engagement, and employee relations; stay current on Saudi labor laws, Saudization regulations, and HR trends; proactively share updates with relevant teams.
• Assist with office-related administration and vendor coordination (if applicable).
• Represent the company as the Nominee General Manager with government authorities when required.

Payroll Coordination

• Take ownership of local payroll processes: collect, validate, and process monthly payroll inputs (salaries, GOSI, overtime, leaves).
• Coordinate with BPO and payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
• Manage final settlements, gratuity calculations, and offboarding payroll.
• Ensure full compliance with wage protection regulations and GOSI contributions.
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation for audit and data protection requirements.
• Track and manage statutory filings and remittances to local authorities.
• Collaborate with internal finance and HR teams on year-end processes and reconciliations.

• Oversee all government portal activities: GOSI (employee registration, monthly contribution tracking), Muqeem (iqama issuance, renewal, exit/re-entry procedures), Qiwa (employment contract submissions and Saudization tracking), Mudad (payroll reporting and wage protection submissions and leave management).
• Monitor and manage expiries of visas, iqamas, work permit procedures, and other employment-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi entity obligations and support internal HR audits.
• Coordinate with authorities and partners for immigration, licensing, and documentation.
• Provide ad hoc support to regional operations in UAE and Israel as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR and payroll experience, with strong exposure to Saudi Arabia labor and immigration practices.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of: Saudi Labor Law and Saudization regulations; Government platforms: GOSI, Muqeem, Qiwa, Mudad, Ministry of HR; Payroll processes including GOSI contributions and end-of-service benefits.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with corporate compliance and local entity obligations in Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural, or international environment.
• Comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating with global and regional teams.

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SAP HR Expert (Employee Central & HCM Payroll) page is loadedSAP HR Expert (Employee Central & HCM Payroll) Apply locations SAU - RIYADH time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id

Job Description:

Job Summary

The SAP HR Expert is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and support of both SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and SAP HCM Payroll systems. This role covers the full hire-to-retire lifecycle, including core HR master data, organizational structure, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and HR process automation.

The manager will work directly with HR, finance, and compliance teams to ensure system design aligns with business objectives, local regulations, and employee experience expectations. This includes managing hybrid integration scenarios across cloud (EC) and on-premise (HCM Payroll) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SAP SuccessFactors EC and SAP HCM Payroll solutions

• Design and configure employee master data, job structures, positions, and pay components

• Oversee payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, off-cycle, and retroactive payroll scenarios

• Manage data replication between EC and HCM Payroll (Point-to-Point or Middleware)

• Coordinate statutory compliance for tax, WPS, end-of-service, and GOSI rules

• Oversee time management, work schedules, holiday calendars, and absence quotas

• Ensure alignment between HR master data and finance integration (posting to FI/CO)

• Conduct data migration, payroll testing, parallel runs, and reconciliation

• Deliver user training, process documentation, and support packages

• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams for regulatory reporting and controls

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Information Systems, or related field

• SAP Certified Application Associate – Employee Central and/or HCM Payroll

• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred

• HR functional certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) are a plus

Experience

• 8–12 years of SAP HR experience, including at least 4 years in Employee Central and HCM Payroll

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role

• Experience delivering full-cycle implementations for global or regional clients

• Familiarity with localization for GCC/MENA payroll compliance is preferred

• At least 5 years of experience in the banking sector

Technical & Functional Skills

• Deep expertise in:

• Employee Central : Foundation Objects, Employee Profile, Job Info, Workflows, Rules

• SAP HCM Payroll : Payroll driver (RPCALC), schemas, off-cycles, retro-calculations

• Strong understanding of integration via SAP CPI or Point-to-Point replication

• Experience with PA, OM, Time, and Benefits modules in ECC

• Knowledge of SAP Payroll Control Center and Payroll Posting to FI

• Familiarity with GDPR, WPS, and other labor law compliance requirements

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage sensitive HR and payroll-related data and processes

• Leadership and mentoring capabilities across functional teams

• Process-oriented thinking with attention to compliance and control

• Strong planning, testing, and documentation discipline

• Confidence in managing go-live, cutover, and payroll parallel runs

Work Environment & Conditions

• Consulting environment with parallel HRIS and payroll implementation projects

• Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Collaboration with HR, finance, audit, and regulatory compliance teams

• Involvement in payroll year-end processing, audit walkthroughs, and reconciliation

• Continuous upskilling through SAP EC and HCM certifications and regulatory updates

• High accountability role with direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction

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Job Summary

The SAP HR Expert is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and support of both SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and SAP HCM Payroll systems. This role covers the full hire-to-retire lifecycle, including core HR master data, organizational structure, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and HR process automation.

Job Description

Job Summary

The SAP HR Expert is responsible for leading the implementation, configuration, and support of both SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) and SAP HCM Payroll systems. This role covers the full hire-to-retire lifecycle, including core HR master data, organizational structure, payroll operations, statutory compliance, and HR process automation.

The manager will work directly with HR, finance, and compliance teams to ensure system design aligns with business objectives, local regulations, and employee experience expectations. This includes managing hybrid integration scenarios across cloud (EC) and on-premise (HCM Payroll) environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SAP SuccessFactors EC and SAP HCM Payroll solutions
• Design and configure employee master data, job structures, positions, and pay components
• Oversee payroll schemas, PCRs, wage types, off-cycle, and retroactive payroll scenarios
• Manage data replication between EC and HCM Payroll (Point-to-Point or Middleware)
• Coordinate statutory compliance for tax, WPS, end-of-service, and GOSI rules
• Oversee time management, work schedules, holiday calendars, and absence quotas
• Ensure alignment between HR master data and finance integration (posting to FI/CO)
• Conduct data migration, payroll testing, parallel runs, and reconciliation
• Deliver user training, process documentation, and support packages
• Collaborate with audit and compliance teams for regulatory reporting and controls
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field
• SAP Certified Application Associate – Employee Central and/or HCM Payroll
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
• HR functional certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) are a plus
  
  

• 8–12 years of SAP HR experience, including at least 4 years in Employee Central and HCM Payroll
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Experience delivering full-cycle implementations for global or regional clients
• Familiarity with localization for GCC/MENA payroll compliance is preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in the banking sector
  
  

• Deep expertise in:
• Employee Central: Foundation Objects, Employee Profile, Job Info, Workflows, Rules
• SAP HCM Payroll: Payroll driver (RPCALC), schemas, off-cycles, retro-calculations
• Strong understanding of integration via SAP CPI or Point-to-Point replication
• Experience with PA, OM, Time, and Benefits modules in ECC
• Knowledge of SAP Payroll Control Center and Payroll Posting to FI
• Familiarity with GDPR, WPS, and other labor law compliance requirements
  
  

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage sensitive HR and payroll-related data and processes
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities across functional teams
• Process-oriented thinking with attention to compliance and control
• Strong planning, testing, and documentation discipline
• Confidence in managing go-live, cutover, and payroll parallel runs
  
  

• Consulting environment with parallel HRIS and payroll implementation projects
• Travel may be required within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Collaboration with HR, finance, audit, and regulatory compliance teams
• Involvement in payroll year-end processing, audit walkthroughs, and reconciliation
• Continuous upskilling through SAP EC and HCM certifications and regulatory updates
• High accountability role with direct impact on payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is very widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office-based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We're looking for an exceptional payroll administrator with experience of working with outsourced payroll bureaus to manage the company's end to end global payroll and contractor payments. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

Location: This role may choose to be office based out of London or home based, and will report to our Global Financial Controller.

This role entails

• Ensure all payrolls are always delivered on time and with 100% accuracy
• Process the payroll/contractor data in an organised and structured manner
• Manage all payroll deadlines and monthly payroll tasks
• Prepare payroll reports and provide monthly payroll data in journal format to finance for processing
• Comply with GDPR regulations and maintain payroll security/confidentiality
• Deal with payroll queries and resolve or escalate as required
• Constantly seek out ways to improve systems and processes to ensure a seamless flow between HR, Payroll and Finance
• Keep payroll policies up to date and write any new procedures as required
• Provide support to any project related activities from Finance and HR
• Provide support to Finance with reporting and audit queries
• Assist with future expansions of global payrolls and other projects
• Manage all payroll correspondence and act as a point of contact for all escalated payroll queries
• Maintain strong cross-functional team relationships
• Build strong relationships with vendors to ensure excellent service delivery and compliance in all countries
  
  

• Experience in a similar payroll role or working with outsourced payroll bureaus
• Excellent communication skills to converse with external parties and internal team members of all levels
• Strong process and planning mindset
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems when faced with new challenges
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional planning/organisational skills and being deadline oriented
• Ability to work with different software systems, and have excellent knowledge of spreadsheets and formulas
• Being a team player as well as being able to work independently
  
  

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Software Development

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