Senior Payroll Specialist

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist with extensive experience in payroll operations and a strong analytical and transformation mindset. This role requires someone who can go beyond transactional payroll and drive insights, automation, and process excellence, particularly in a multi-country payroll environment.
Payroll Operations & Compliance
Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including validation, reconciliation, and reporting
Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs (new hires, exits, variable pay, bonuses, deductions)
Oversee full & final settlements, statutory reporting, and audit readiness
Analytics & Business Insight
Perform payroll variance analysis, identifying trends and anomalies in fixed vs. variable pay
Handle a hybrid payroll environment combining automated systems and manual interventions, ensuring accuracy, validation controls, and proper reconciliation across all components
Partner to support cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Use data to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to automate payroll processes and reduce manual dependency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across payroll operations
Enhance payroll workflows using HRMS / SAP / reporting tools
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Collaborate with global stakeholders, finance, and HR teams
Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries
10+ years of experience in payroll operations (preferably multi-country)
Accounting background or relevant certification (Finance/Payroll specialization) is an added advantage
Strong experience in payroll analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
Exposure to complex compensation structures
Hands-on with payroll systems / HRMS / SAP and Advanced Excel
Proven experience in process optimization / transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of statutory compliance and audits
Strong orientation toward automation and analytics
Why Join Us
Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Strong learning and growth opportunities