Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Operations Specialist to support our payroll team by reconciling payslips and ensuring accurate data management in our payroll systems. This role requires a high level of accuracy, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle payroll data efficiently while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Payslip reconciliation:
- Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure all payslips match payroll calculations.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll data, working closely with internal teams and external payroll providers.
- Verify payroll adjustments, deductions, and tax withholdings for accuracy.
Payroll data management & operations:
- Upload payslips and payroll data into internal and external databases, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain and update payroll records to reflect changes in employee compensation, tax codes, and benefits.
- Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and company policies when handling payroll data.
Process improvement & compliance:
- Identify opportunities to optimize payroll reconciliation and data entry processes.
- Assist in payroll audits and reporting to ensure compliance with financial controls and labor laws.
- Maintain confidentiality and data security best practices when handling sensitive payroll information.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 2+ years in payroll operations, finance, or a related field.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar).
- Experience with databases, Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Macros), and reconciliation tools.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to analyze and reconcile large volumes of payroll data with high accuracy.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve payroll discrepancies.
- Communication: Clear and professional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Confidentiality: Strong commitment to handling sensitive payroll information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with global payroll providers or multi-country payroll processing.
- Familiarity with tax regulations, compliance requirements, and employment laws related to payroll.
- Background in finance, accounting, or HR operations.
Skills
- Accounting
- Attention to Detail
- Communications Skills
- Payroll Management
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration