Payroll Specialist – International Assignee

Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for international assignees (expats, impats, and short-term assignments) across multiple countries. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery while collaborating with Global Mobility, tax vendors, and local payroll teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll for international assignees, including salary changes, allowances, tax adjustments, and shadow payroll.
• Coordinate with tax vendors (e.g., EY) for payroll instruction reports, tax inputs, and year-end activities.
• Ensure adherence to compliance requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain data accuracy, prepare reports, conduct variance analysis, and track KPIs.
• Manage year-end reporting, off-cycle payments, and final settlements.
• Collaborate with Global Mobility, HR, Finance, and local payroll teams; resolve employee and vendor queries promptly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll experience. Experience in international/expat payroll is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and analytical skills.

Competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet tight, multi-country deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to support critical payroll activities outside standard working hours during requirement, urgent or time-sensitive situations.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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