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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