Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months

Ref 2580707 \| Date: 24 Sept 2026


We are seeking an experienced **Senior Payroll Specialist** for 6 months to play a key role in the delivery, optimization, and transformation of payroll operations within a complex international environment.

This position combines hands\-on payroll expertise with a strong focus on process improvement, systems optimization, governance, and continuous transformation.

Senior Payroll Specialist \- 6 months

Our client is an international company.

**Missions**

### Payroll Operations Excellence

* Manage and oversee end\-to\-end payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery.

* Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations, and audit documentation.

* Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

* Identify opportunities to streamline payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration processes.

* Drive the implementation of new workflows, operational procedures, and process standardization initiatives across HR Operations.

* Support payroll\-related transformation projects, including systems upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and process redesign.

* Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks.

### HR Systems \& Data Management

* Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation projects.

* Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize payroll\-related processes within Workday and connected platforms.

* Ensure payroll data integrity through rigorous validation and quality\-control measures.

* Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

### Vendor \& Stakeholder Management

* Serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and other payroll\-related partners.

* Monitor vendor performance and ensure service delivery aligns with established standards and controls.

* Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Control functions on payroll\-related initiatives and reporting requirements.

### Payroll Advisory \& Expertise

* Act as a senior payroll subject matter expert for complex payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave management matters.

* Investigate payroll discrepancies and recommend sustainable solutions.

* Provide guidance on payroll processes, controls, compliance matters, and best practices.

* Support the implementation of compensation and benefits policies and related administrative processes.

**Profil du candidat**

### Education

* University degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.

* Professional payroll qualification or equivalent certification is considered an advantage.

* Experience with Workday or a comparable HRIS platform is highly desirable.

### Experience

* Significant experience in international payroll administration and operations.

* Demonstrated involvement in payroll transformation, systems implementation, process optimization, or operational excellence initiatives.

* Strong understanding of compensation and benefits administration.

* Experience managing relationships with external payroll providers.

* Proven ability to work in complex, multi\-stakeholder environments.

**Conditions et Avantages**

2 days of home office per week.

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