Payroll Country Lead, Global Payroll - US & Canada

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Requirements:

• Extensive payroll experience in a client payroll environment.
• Expert legislative knowledge in said country/region.
• Payroll implementation experience.
• Strong communication skills for explaining payroll processes and issues to customers and other stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge in using local payroll tools and software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet.
• An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact.
• Experience in accounting/reconciliations.
• Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work.
• You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously.
• Writes and speaks fluent English

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of global payroll implementation projects, ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with the Implementation team.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans & timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the team for all stakeholders involved in the implementation process, including internal teams & customers.
• Develop and implement standardised payroll processes and procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Provide ongoing support during and after the implementation to resolve any issues or challenges.
• Support the country manager and ops team.
• Have a focus on KPIs and SLAs.
• Skilled in implementing and improving processes.
• Ability to mentor and support payroll specialists.
• Working with internal teams to improve our platform, completing UAT testing through to shipping. Changes all changes are documented .