We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an International Payroll & Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for providing timely payroll administration to the Geotab group of companies, ensuring employment standard compliance and managing employees’ queries regarding all aspects of payroll. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:As an International Payroll & Compliance Specialist, your key area of responsibility will be serving as the subject matter expert for payroll operations in Italy and France, navigating complex local employment standards while acting as a trusted advisor to our employees. You will need to work closely with internal teams on benefit requirements for leaves of absence requests and disability paperwork, as well as communicate with senior management regarding internal audit reports.
To be successful in this role you will be a team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable in a flat organization, possesses high accuracy, and has meticulous attention to detail. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical skills with the ability to make well-judged decisions and solve problems effectively while managing multiple payroll schedules and compliance requirements.
How you'll make an impact:Prepare, validate and process payroll in accordance with payroll schedule.
Handle employee enrolments and terminations for payroll processing.
Review payroll period changes: personal and employment information changes (position, pay rates, additional payments, etc.) for accuracy and ensure that all supporting data are in place.
Process pay period adjustments when needed.
Download, review and validate payroll reports and journal entries including payroll accruals.
Prepare periodic taxable benefits reconciliations and updates.
Monitor employees’ entitlement balance accuracy to avoid overpayments.
Review changes to employment standards legislation to ensure payroll compliance.
Assist in preparation year-end tax forms and annual payroll reconciliations.
Address employees’ payroll related inquiries.
Prepare internal audit reports for the senior management team.
Work closely with internal teams on benefit requirements for leaves of absence requests and disability paperwork.
5+ years of experience in Italian and international payroll.
Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Italian (verbal and written) is required; French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese is an asset.
Solid understanding of payroll methodology, taxes, and employment standards.
Advanced mathematical, accounting, and bookkeeping skills.
Technical competence in Google Suite and AI-driven tools.
Excellent proofreading and communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
The annual base salary for this position is the expected annual salary for this role, and may be subject to change. Geotab offers various perks and benefits and other compensation components that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary for this position depends on a variety of factors such as but not limited to skills, qualifications, education and overall experience, including the location the applicant lives while performing the job. This also includes equity with other team members and alignment with local market data. All offers of employment are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work and the individual's ability to pass a background check.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in Italian and international payroll
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Italian
- Solid understanding of payroll methodology, taxes, and employment standards
- Technical competence in Google Suite and AI-driven tools
What We Do
Welcome to Geotab, the #1 commercial telematics company in the world. Geotab is a place where passion, creativity and innovation align. We are committed to advancing technology, empowering businesses and making the roads safer for everyone. Geotab is the world’s leading connected vehicle company for fleets, providing open platform fleet management solutions to businesses of all sizes. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions are used by over 40,000 customers around the world to help them better manage their drivers and vehicles. With Geotab devices found in over 2 million vehicles, the company processes over 30 billion data points each day to provide insight into productivity, safety, fuel efficiency and more. Geotab’s employees are essential to our success! We strive to put our employees first and are constantly seeking ways to improve workplace culture. Maintaining our unique culture is vital - after all, staff that enjoy their work environment are motivated to reach their full potential. Employee growth and development has long been the basis of our philosophy, as staff are encouraged to carve their own path within the expanding organization. Challenging the status quo and seeking creative ideas is what we do best.
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