Sr Specialist, Global Payroll

We’re growing our team and are looking for a Senior Specialist, Global Payroll & Equity to support our expanding global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Own the timely and accurate payroll process, including processing wages, timekeeping, bonuses, garnishments, taxes, and benefit deductions for India, UK and other countries as assigned. (APAC & EMEA)
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to process payroll, assist employees, and ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and on time, including reviewing payroll registers and reports and coordinating payroll funding with Accounting.
• Perform off-cycle payroll runs as required.
• Prepare payroll journal entries and assist with account reconciliations.
• Continuously evaluate, analyze, and streamline payroll processes, including identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain effective payroll procedures and internal controls.
• Perform year-end payroll activities and related reporting.
• Utilize payroll systems to support payroll processing, reporting, and system accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 5–6 years supporting global payroll operations.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll functions and applicable laws, payroll setup and processing, payroll tax compliance, balancing and reconciliation, deductions, and internal controls.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate payroll processes and complex administrative information to stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply past experience to inform decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment and interact with colleagues and business partners across the organization.

The Senior Specialist, Global Payroll & Equity supports payroll delivery across India, the UK, and other assigned countries. The role covers accurate payroll processing, compliance, reconciliations, reporting, and improving payroll procedures and controls in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

Role at a glance

Skills mentioned

What you will likely work on

• Process regular payroll items, including wages, timekeeping, bonuses, garnishments, taxes, and benefit deductions across assigned countries.
• Review payroll registers and reports, coordinate payroll funding with Accounting, and run off-cycle payroll when needed.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, support account reconciliations, and complete year-end payroll reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll matters and support employees.
• Apply payroll policies and local, national, and international requirements to payroll work.
• Assess payroll workflows for efficiency and automation opportunities, and maintain procedures and internal controls.
• Use payroll systems to process payroll, prepare reports, and maintain accurate system data.

Good fit signals

• Has at least eight years of payroll experience, including five to six years supporting global payroll operations.
• Brings extensive knowledge of payroll processing, tax compliance, reconciliations, deductions, and controls.
• Can explain payroll processes and complex administrative information clearly to stakeholders.
• Works independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and business partners across the organization.
• Uses sound organization, time management, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.