Payroll Subject Matter Expert

The Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) will serve as the primary expert on payroll regulations, compliance, and best practices across designated regions. This role is responsible for guiding payroll processes, supporting client implementations, ensuring regulatory adherence, and optimizing payroll operations. The SME will collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive process improvements and provide expert support for payroll-related matters.

Additionally, the SME will oversee end-to-end payroll processing to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all relevant regulations.Roles & ResponsibilitiesOversee and execute end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll runsEnsure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements in supported jurisdictionsEnsure accurate calculations for statutory deductions, benefits, and remittancesConduct regular payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance checksStay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustmentsAssist in the onboarding and implementation of payroll solutions for new clientsAdvise clients on payroll best practices, configurations, and process optimizationsTroubleshoot payroll issues and ensure timely and accurate resolutionsCollaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Implementation) to align payroll processes with overall business needsIdentify inefficiencies in payroll operations and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiencySupport payroll automation initiatives and system enhancements in collaboration with IT and product teamsDevelop and maintain payroll documentation, SOPs, and training materialsServe as a trusted advisor for payroll-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and clientsDeliver training sessions on payroll systems, compliance, and process usageWork closely with external partners, including payroll vendors and relevant authorities or agenciesRequirementsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field or comparable payroll related certification5+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing and compliance oversightIn-depth knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment standardsExperience with payroll system implementations, process improvements, and automationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll issuesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll concepts to diverse stakeholdersProficiency in payroll software and advanced Microsoft Excel skillsPayroll certification is preferredMultilingual proficiency is a plus, depending on the regions supportedThis role combines operational payroll expertise with strategic subject matter responsibilities, playing a key role in ensuring both compliance and continuous improvement in payroll service delivery.ABOUT USGoGlobal is the leading professional services company to guide, establish and manage global operations with compliance and confidence. We bring the human touch to entering new markets and consolidating vendors through a single point of management. With a presence in over 140 countries on six continents and growing, we make running a global business easy.Business & Corporate Services provided:Entity Solutions: Entity establishment, Corporate secretarial & directorship services, Domicile services, Dormancy/LiquidationHR Solutions: Global recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), Global benefits, Global payroll, International HR ConsultingFinance Solutions: Accounting & TaxFor more information, please visit OVERVIEWWe Measure Success by Results, Not Hours WorkedNo timesheets.At GoGlobal, we give you the autonomy to make decisions that create real impact.

We prioritize results over hours worked, focusing on quality of outcomes rather than tracking time.As a privately owned company, we are free from the pressures of venture capital or private equity investors demanding exponential growth in unreasonable time frames.Sometimes, things just take time to do well. In our business, delivering great results is a process – and we're committed to doing it right.We are not for sale. We believe that financial success is a natural outcome of our work, not the primary goal.

Unlike many investors who view money as a goal, our focus is on long-term growth and sustainable success.We are a global team, built for those who want to go further. Here's what your career at GoGlobal looks like:A company small enough for your voice to be heard meaningfully, yet large enough to make a global impactCollaborating with a diverse, global and supportive teamBuilt for the long-haul – no VC or PE pressure, just a focus on sustainable growthWHY WE ARE DIFFERENTWe Make Growing Your Career PossibleWe operate with the benefits of a partnership without the complexities of a partnership. Our hybrid partnership-corporate model offers all employees the opportunity to become a partner, while maintaining a streamlined corporate structure so that decisions are made quicklyWe do not offer equity plans.

As we are not for sale and are not chasing an exit, "stock options" hold little value in our business model. Instead, we provide opportunities for outstanding employees to make partner and share in the profits. We believe it's better to build lasting value than to chase a one-time payoutWe prioritize organic and sustainable growth.

Expanding operations quickly by way of mergers and acquisitions might seem appealing, but the reality is integrating diverse cultures can be challenging. We're proud of our own culture and prefer to grow it our wayWe're global. We offer career opportunities across the world-whether it's new job roles or international locationsEnglish is our official language, but for many, it's our second language.

We embrace this and find it rewarding communicating with colleagues from all over the worldWe are not a family. We operate more like a high-performing sports team where each individual's contribution is crucial to our collective successWe keep things simple and collaborative. Our structure makes it easy for teams to work together across borders so we can serve our clients with global needs more effectively.

Unlike big, siloed companies, we work seamlessly to handle international deals without the headaches of territorial ownershipWe believe in transparency and trust. Every month, we share our financials with the team so everyone knows where we stand and what's coming next. It's all about open communication, building trust and empowering every individual to be part of our journey.

We don't tell you what to think – we provide the information you need to make your own informed decisionsWe believe flexibility drives success. Our company is built on trust, and that's why we embrace fully remote work, and hybrid options in some countries. Forget rigid office routines – it's old school This flexibility fuels productivity, strengthens our workforce, and ensures we remain agile in a fast-changing worldReady to take the next step in your career with us?

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