Senior Global Payroll Specialist

Globalization Partners’ automated, AI-enabled global employment platform, designed by our technical teams and powered by our worldwide HR experts, enables our customers to hire, onboard, and manage the best talent they can find, anywhere in the world.  

As the global employment technology leader, we simplify global business by allowing companies to grow to new countries and test new markets compliantly, without the hassle of setting up branch offices or subsidiaries. 

With diverse teams all around the world, our people are the heartbeat of the company and the reason why Globalization Partners is a fun and inclusive place to work. We encourage and support personal growth and career development, trust our team members with the autonomy to do their best work, and believe in recognition for a job well done.  

Did we mention you can experience all of this while working remotely? As a remote-first employer, we value your experience and skills more than where you are located. Join our collaborative work environment where you can make a real impact and love the work you’re doing! 

About the position: 

The Senior Global Payroll Specialist - EMEA will be accountable to process and reconcile multiple internal EMEA region payrolls with the outsourced payroll vendors, ensuring accurate and timely monthly payroll, reconciliation and reporting. The role will work closely with other functional areas to advise on best practice and assist on streamlining processes. The Senior Global Payroll Specialist will actively participate in projects and initiatives to allow improvement, efficiency, and harmonization of payroll processes. 

What you can expect to do: 

• Participate actively in the transition of internal employee payroll processes and streamline EMEA payroll processes collaborating with Finance and People Team stakeholders.
• Manage day to day activities of payroll for EMEA Region including regular and off cycle approvals and issues management using company ticket systems. 
• Provide service as EMEA payroll team escalation point to assist on payroll inquiries for internal employees, Finance, People Team, Benefits Team as well as Customer Operations and Billing team.
• Monitor vendor payroll processing and compliance activities, review outputs for completeness and accuracy.
• Request funding of payroll, payroll taxes and third-party payments as applicable.
• Deliver data/reports to internal teams (HR, Finance, third parties, statutory) on an accurate and timely basis.
• Communicate regularly with Senior Director Global Payroll on internal project status, in country provider service and metrics and opportunities to harmonize payroll processes.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Business, Finance, or related disciplines or equivalent in work experience
• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience across multiple countries in EMEA region
• Experience in third party platforms such as ADP, Workday, Ceridian
• Intermediate to Advanced skill level in Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of data.
• Excellent command of English Language (both written and verbal)
• Proficient time management skills with a strong sense of urgency.
• Flexibility to manage multiple time zones and requirements for a global remote workforce.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative personality.