Payroll Specialist III

🌍 Payroll Specialist III – United States | Remote | Pax8Join Pax8 as a Payroll Specialist III in the United States, delivering high-impact, multi-country payroll excellence within a fast-growing global organization. 💡 Shape Global Payroll with Purpose This is an opportunity to own and elevate payroll operations across multiple countries, working with autonomy while collaborating across borders. At Pax8, you’ll operate at the intersection of precision, compliance, and innovation — with the added excitement of our evolving AI journey. Here, your expertise won’t just maintain processes — it will help transform them, as new technology reshapes how we work and scale. 🌟 Our Culture & Community At Pax8, we’re driven by our mission and powered by our people. We foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and creativity where every voice counts. From empowering small businesses globally to embracing cutting-edge technologies, we work in a way that’s both innovative and human-centric. Learn more about life at Pax8 and what makes us unique through our careers site and blog. 🧾 What You’ll Be Doing Take ownership of regional payroll delivery, ensuring every detail is right — every time:🌐 Manage full-cycle payroll operations across multiple countries with precision and accountability✅ Validate, reconcile, and prepare payroll inputs in partnership with internal stakeholders🔍 Review third-party payroll outputs, identifying discrepancies and driving resolution📅 Maintain payroll schedules and ensure all deadlines are consistently met⚠️ Proactively identify and escalate risks impacting payroll accuracy or timelines🤝 Collaborate with People Operations, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless delivery📊 Support audits and maintain compliance with local statutory requirements🔄 Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and system enhancements📚 Maintain accurate documentation and share knowledge across the team 🚀 The Impact You’ll Make Your role will directly influence the accuracy, compliance, and trust placed in Pax8’s global payroll operations. You’ll help ensure employees are paid correctly and on time, support smooth financial processes, and drive scalable improvements that support our continued growth. 🧠 What You Bring We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment and enjoys solving complex challenges:Demonstrated experience managing payroll across multiple countriesStrong understanding of payroll legislation, tax, and compliance requirementsProven experience working with third-party payroll providersAdvanced Excel capabilities, including data analysis and reconciliationExperience with modern payroll systems such as Workday or similar platformsExceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet critical deadlinesStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple payroll cyclesConfident communicator, able to explain payroll concepts clearly to diverse stakeholdersIndependent problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios 🔐 Trust and Hiring At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritizing applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process. 🌈 Inclusivity We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States. Compensation Range: $60,879 - $86,970 (or more depending on experience) 💰 BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off and holidaysPaid parental leaveWellness programs and mental health supportLearning and development opportunitiesEmployee assistance programFlexible working arrangements 📈 Growth & Development There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch you