Overview
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance Framework & Policy Development
– Design, document, and implement a comprehensive payroll governance framework in consultation with the Rewards & Compliance team.
– Establish clear policies, procedures, and control mechanisms tailored to local regulatory requirements and organizational guidelines for each operating country.
– Develop and promote best practices in payroll governance to ensure consistency and compliance.
2. Risk Management & Compliance
– Identify, assess, and monitor payroll-related risks, including payment accuracy, tax compliance, and recordkeeping.
– Ensure compliance with statutory and internal payroll requirements across all employee types (on-roll/off-roll), including commissions, overtime, and incentive plans.
– Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc payroll audits, including payroll records review, reconciliations, and controls testing to detect and address anomalies.
3. Payroll Oversight & Audit
– Safeguard payroll systems and data, ensuring integrity, confidentiality, and security across HR processes and policies.
– Represent payroll in internal and external audits. Prepare and present audit findings, risk assessments, and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
4. Process Improvement & Systems Management
– Drive continuous improvements in payroll processes to enhance accuracy, governance, and compliance.
– Regularly update governance processes and documentation to reflect changes in local regulations and internal policies.
– Maintain detailed, current records and ensure clear communication of process updates to relevant teams and stakeholders.
5. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
– Generate comprehensive reports on payroll compliance, risks, and audit findings.
– Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement in payroll governance.
Qualifications & Experience:
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
– Professional certification in Internal Audit (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA) highly preferred.
– 8+ years of experience in payroll governance, internal audit, or compliance, preferably with – exposure to multi-country payroll environments.
– Strong understanding of payroll controls, labor legislation, and risk management.
– High proficiency in payroll systems and data analysis tools.
– Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
– Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is preferred (for Francophone countries).
– Experience with vendor management (system and compliance) and understanding of background verification (BGV) processes is preferred.