Senior Global Payroll Optimization Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hungary.

📋 Description

• Supervise payroll time logs, time adjustments, tax modifications, and all related payroll processes, whether electronic, paper, or through interfaces.

• Ensure the payroll is accurately closed by collecting data, reconciling information, and applying payroll policies.

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization by responding promptly and delivering friendly customer service.

• Document and maintain payroll procedures meticulously.

• Continuously review and enhance payroll processing to simplify, standardize, and increase team capacity.

• Prepare and generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports as necessary.

• Provide exceptional service and meet all payroll service-level expectations.

• Address and resolve issues when service-level requirements are not fulfilled.

• Ensure adherence to SOX, internal audit standards, Flowserve policies, payroll procedures, and applicable country, state, or city laws.

• Review and audit hours, earnings, deductions, manual checks, and special actions prior to each payroll processing.

• Assist employees with inquiries in compliance with payroll laws and union agreements.

• Ensure data integrity in payroll and related systems that impact payroll.

• Undertake special projects as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead the transformation and optimization of global payroll operations, including vendor migrations, system implementations, and process standardization.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Technology to enhance service delivery, controls, and scalable compliant solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must have experience with vendor migration.

• Proven track record in project management, particularly in Time and Attendance, Benefits, HCM, or payroll vendor system setup or changes.

• Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in payroll project tracking and migration data auditing.

• Must uphold strong ethical standards and handle confidential data responsibly.

• Familiarity with the Kronos time and attendance system is required.

• Ability to build relationships with Regional HR, payroll staff, technical teams, other HR departments, and business leaders to ensure consistent quality in service delivery.

• Strong customer service orientation and understanding of effective customer relationship practices.

• Experience in international payroll and US payroll is essential.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written, with the ability to engage with all organizational levels.

• Strong escalation skills, with the capability to own, de-escalate, identify root causes, and implement risk avoidance improvements.

• Proficiency in running and creating reports.

• Comfort with technology, along with excellent Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office applications.

• BS or BA degree in a relevant field along with 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Experience working with ADP and other vendors in addition to ADP is advantageous.

• US payroll experience with the ADP WFN product is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.