International Payroll Specialist (Remote, Americas)

We are looking to add an International Payroll Specialist who is currently located in an Eastern Time (EST/EDT) location to our finance team. As Shopify continues to expand globally and the volume of our transactions increases, we need an experienced International Payroll Specialist to help support our ever-growing payroll needs.

You will be working on things like:

• Processing international payroll on a bi-monthly and/or monthly basis
  
• Maintaining Shopify's payroll system by updating and maintaining payroll records
  
• Responding to staff, HR, and managers on payroll-related questions
  
• Processing pay increases and calculating back pays
  
• Helping with payroll reconciliations and posting payroll to related GL accounts
  
• Assisting with other accounting activities on the team when required
  
• Supporting International payroll projects, such as rolling out Shopify's global employment organization, payroll system integrations, and efficiency initiatives as we work to scale our payroll function.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll processing
  
• Strong knowledge of International payroll legislation and processes (China, India, Australia, UK, Poland, and other countries within the APAC & EMEA regions )
  
• Proven experience using Excel at an advanced level (you love Excel!)
  
• A willingness to get your hands dirty and help out where needed
  
• The ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
  
• Sensitivity to deadlines
  
• A passion for problem solving, and be extremely detail oriented
  
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change
  

It'd be great if you have:

• Experience using Workday, NetSuite, or other cloud-based system
  
• Knowledge of international payroll legislation
  
• Experience working with international payroll platforms, we currently work with Activ8 and Papaya Global
  
• Experience in SOX working environment
  

We know that applying for a new role takes a lot of work and we truly value your time. Along with your resume, we ask that you submit a short cover letter and answer the following:

• which countries have you processed payroll for (outside of Canada/USA)

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We're looking forward to learning more about you. Please be sure to apply by the closing date: February 11, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST

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