Senior Specialist - Payroll Operations & Improvements

About the Role\:

You will lead payroll-related project management programs and guide process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy . Ensure the accurate and timely processing of the Association’s payroll through effective payroll system management. Maintain confidentiality and safeguard financial information, conduct payroll-related analysis, and support wage verification and distribution activities.You will report to the Senior Manager - Payroll. You will be an individual contributor.

You Will\:

• Lead payroll system migration programs, including parallel testing, driving data validation accuracy, and shaping functional requirements through engagement with important partners.
• Evaluate current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose automation or standardisation opportunities.
• Review and resolve outstanding legacy issues across multiple pay periods and employee groups. Streamlining manual processes and data corrections to maintain payroll accuracy. Identifying automation opportunities

• Reconcile payroll registers against funding, reports, and statutory filings; document findings and corrective actions for audit purposes

• Be the backup processor for regional and high-complexity countries (including US), ensuring compliance with global policy and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and our teams to resolve issues and ensure closure within agreed timelines.
• Support complex payroll escalations and provide technical guidance.

• Serve as an independent checker for payroll processes and outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to control frameworks.

• Flag risks or discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

• You will use a hybrid work schedule

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About the Role\:

You will lead payroll-related project management programs and guide process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy . Ensure the accurate and timely processing of the Association’s payroll through effective payroll system management. Maintain confidentiality and safeguard financial information, conduct payroll-related analysis, and support wage verification and distribution activities.You will report to the Senior Manager - Payroll. You will be an individual contributor.

You Will\:

• Lead payroll system migration programs, including parallel testing, driving data validation accuracy, and shaping functional requirements through engagement with important partners.
• Evaluate current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and propose automation or standardisation opportunities.
• Review and resolve outstanding legacy issues across multiple pay periods and employee groups. Streamlining manual processes and data corrections to maintain payroll accuracy. Identifying automation opportunities

• Reconcile payroll registers against funding, reports, and statutory filings; document findings and corrective actions for audit purposes

• Be the backup processor for regional and high-complexity countries (including US), ensuring compliance with global policy and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and our teams to resolve issues and ensure closure within agreed timelines.
• Support complex payroll escalations and provide technical guidance.

• Serve as an independent checker for payroll processes and outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to control frameworks.

• Flag risks or discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.

• You will use a hybrid work schedule

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You Have\:

• 5+ years' experience payroll experience within a Shared Services Centre, or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements in relevant countries, e.g., US, UK, EMEA, APAC

How We Support You\:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us\:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

You Have\:

• 5+ years' experience payroll experience within a Shared Services Centre, or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements in relevant countries, e.g., US, UK, EMEA, APAC

How We Support You\:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us\:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

Learn more about The Association on LinkedIn and our Career Site.

#LI-Hybrid #GreatPlacetoWork

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.