International Payroll and Benefits Specialist

About the Company: Our client a global leader in maritime services, invites you to become a pivotal part of our payroll team as a International Payroll and Benefits Analyst. This is your chance to contribute to a company at the forefront of the shipping industry, ensuring seamless payroll operations across multiple countries and making a tangible impact within a collaborative and innovative workplace.

About the Role: In the role you'll orchestrate the smooth execution of payroll, compensation, and benefits services across our global operations. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, HR, Finance, and external payroll providers, you'll ensure that payroll processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with our high standards of service governance. Your expertise will support continuous improvements, manage stakeholder relationships, and successfully deliver payroll for approximately 9 countries and 1,200 employees. This role is essential in upholding our commitment to operational excellence and employee satisfaction while contributing to strategic payroll initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Proven experience in payroll operations or payroll service delivery within an international context ideally.
Demonstrable experience managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers across multiple countries.
Proficiency with payroll systems such as ResourceLink and ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar solutions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at all organizational levels.
Advanced Excel skills for payroll reporting, reconciliations, and management information.
Solid understanding of payroll governance, controls, and compliance practices.
Exceptional organisational skills with great attention to detail and multitasking ability.
Proactive, collaborative mindset with a solutions-oriented approach. Qualifications:

Ideally, a relevant professional qualification in payroll, HR, or finance.

Several years of hands-on payroll experience, particularly in multinational or complex environments.
Previous involvement in payroll transformation projects or system upgrades.

Required Skills:

Experience supporting compensation, benefits, or reward activities.
Knowledge of payroll projects, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with additional payroll tools and reporting dashboards.
Exposure to international payroll regulations and compliance standards.

Preferred Skills:

Ability to manage multiple payrolls and priorities simultaneously.
Experience with International payroll
Willingness to support payroll projects and process enhancements.
Commitment to professional development within payroll and reward disciplines.Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy