Specialist, Payroll

Position Summary:

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services for assigned countries or entities. This role manages end-to-end payroll processing, ensures compliance with legislative and company requirements, supports payroll projects, and collaborates with HR, Finance, external payroll providers, and employees to resolve payroll-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations

Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time for assigned countries or business units.

Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, leave, and deductions.

Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll data prior to final approval.

Process off-cycle and manual payments where required.

Support year-end payroll activities, including tax reconciliations and statutory reporting.

Manage payroll enquiries and requests through the ticketing system, ensuring tickets are actioned within agreed service level agreements and escalated where appropriate.

Compliance

Ensure payroll processing complies with relevant employment legislation, taxation, superannuation/social security, and company policies.

Maintain payroll records in accordance with audit and compliance requirements.

Support internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and explanations.