Payroll Operations Specialist

About the Role

Requirements

• 2+ years in payroll operations finance or a related field
• Proficiency in payroll systems such as ADP Workday or SAP
• Experience with databases and Excel including VLOOKUP Pivot Tables and Macros
• Experience with reconciliation tools
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and reconcile large volumes of payroll data
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve payroll discrepancies
• Clear professional communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information
• Experience with global payroll providers or multi-country payroll processing (preferred)
• Familiarity with tax regulations compliance requirements and employment laws related to payroll (preferred)
• Background in finance accounting or HR operations (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile payroll reports to ensure payslips match payroll calculations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll data
• Verify payroll adjustments deductions and tax withholdings for accuracy
• Upload payslips and payroll data into internal and external databases
• Maintain and update payroll records to reflect compensation tax and benefits changes
• Ensure compliance with local payroll regulations and company policies
• Identify opportunities to optimize payroll reconciliation and data entry processes
• Assist in payroll audits and reporting to ensure financial controls and labor law compliance
• Maintain confidentiality and data security when handling sensitive payroll information

Skills