Job Description
We are looking for a proactive, driven and solutions-focused individual to join our Global Payroll team. This role will support payroll operations across a diverse international landscape spanning EMEA, APAC and North America.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys balancing operational excellence with project and transformation work. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping shape and support a modern global payroll function, whilst gaining exposure to multiple countries, systems, providers and large-scale initiatives.
The role offers significant opportunity for growth and development across global payroll operations, governance, vendor management, process improvement and cross-functional projects within a rapidly evolving international business.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple global jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to internal controls
Review and reconcile payroll outputs including tax calculations, statutory deductions, benefits and other payroll-related activities
Partner closely with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to support seamless payroll delivery and process integration
Maintain awareness of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practices across supported locations
Support and enhance payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process standardisation
Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing a high level of support to employees and stakeholders globally
Collaborate with external payroll vendors to support service delivery management, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives
Contribute to payroll-related projects including payroll transitions, process improvements, integrations, acquisitions and transformation initiatives
Assist in developing and maintaining payroll process documentation, operating procedures and knowledge resources
Act as a payroll SME within project workstreams and support broader Global Payroll team initiatives as required
Skills & Experience
Strong operational payroll experience across multiple international jurisdictions within a global environment
Experience supporting outsourced payroll models and working with global payroll providers
Exposure to payroll operations across EMEA, APAC and North America
Experience supporting payrolls in India, US and Canada would be highly advantageous
Good understanding of payroll controls, compliance, audit and governance practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution
Interest and experience of leveraging AI, automation and technology to improve payroll operations, reporting, controls and process efficiency
Experience with payroll process design, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced and changing environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across global teams
Project and transformation experience desirable
SOX controls experience desirable
Equity processing experience desirable
M&A or payroll transition experience desirable
About the Environment
The successful candidate will support payroll operations across multiple countries, working closely with multiple payroll providers, HR teams, Finance and external partners within a complex and fast-moving global environment.
This role would suit someone who enjoys ownership, problem solving, process improvement, and helping drive Payroll towards a true Centre of Excellence model.
Benefits
Be part of a fast-growing AI-driven enterprise transforming industries
Work with a collaborative, global finance team that values innovation and efficiency
Competitive compensation, flexible work environment, and opportunities for growth
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Contact Details:
Symphony Industrial AI, Inc. Recruitment Team
