International Payroll Specialist, Hopper

• Experience: 2+ years of proficiency in International Payroll is essential
• Experience in US payroll and one or more of the following countries is a plus: Canada, Bulgaria, Colombia, France, India, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Japan, Australia and the UK
• Knowledge Base: Solid understanding of international payroll, including income tax, social security, pension/benefits, and awareness of payroll-changing legislation
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are crucial, especially when working with individuals possessing diverse skill sets
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust rapidly to changing demands and priorities in a dynamic work environment
• Results-Oriented: A results-oriented professional with a reliable and proactive approach to tasks - someone who takes initiative and gets things done
• Deadline Management: Comfortable working with deadlines and performing effectively under pressure
• Curiosity and Growth Mindset: A “highly curious” individual with a growth mindset, eager to continuously learn and develop within the role

Desirable

• The Finance team is actively seeking an International Payroll Specialist
• This role demands expertise in international payroll regulations, coupled with hands-on experience in efficiently managing monthly/semi-monthly payroll processes on a global scale, in collaboration with outsourced payroll vendors
• The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, showcasing not only a commitment to data accuracy and analytics but also strong communication skills and effective vendor management
• A key aspect of the role involves fostering continuous improvement and process simplification
• Reporting directly to the International Payroll Manager, the incumbent will work closely with People Ops (HR), and external payroll vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and streamlined operations
• Payroll Inputs: Verify payroll inputs for individual countries by consolidating information from various internal sources
• Payroll Administration: Execute and manage end-to-end payroll processing ensuring accuracy and compliance for individual countries
• Maintain proper reconciliation process for monthly and semi-monthly payrolls
• Collaboration with People Ops: Partner closely with the People Ops team to confirm and incorporate all inputs related to contractual changes and variables, ensuring adherence to agreed-upon KPIs
• Payroll Compliance: Resolve compliance issues for states and federal regulatory agencies
• Ensure local regulatory procedures are followed for new hires, payroll changes, and terminations
• Regulatory Awareness: Work closely with key internal stakeholders to keep teams informed and compliant with changes in local country-specific regulations
• Employee Queries: Handle and address employee inquiries related to payroll, ensuring timely and accurate responses
• Proactively communicate updates and changes in the payroll process to foster transparency and understanding among employees
• Collaboration with Finance Team: Collaborate with People Ops and the wider finance team on monthly payroll processes
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with the International Payroll Manager and vendors to navigate local regulations related to payroll, stocks, taxes, and social security
• Escalation Handling: Provide support and manage escalations in a timely manner, effectively handling internal and external stakeholders in the process
• Project Collaboration: Partner on specific projects aimed at process improvements and automation, contributing to the overall efficiency of payroll operations