Payroll Specialist

As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services across multiple jurisdictions. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, support statutory and taxation obligations, administer expatriate payroll requirements, and ensure payroll-related financial controls are maintained.

Working closely with Finance, People & Culture, external payroll providers, and employees, you will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, reporting integrity, and continuous process improvement.

Payroll Operations

• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with statutory requirements, company policies, and payroll systems.

• Administer end-to-end payroll activities, including employee changes, terminations, leave processing, allowances, deductions, and other payroll transactions.

• Maintain current knowledge of employment legislation, remuneration, taxation, and superannuation requirements.

• Complete year-end payroll processing and reporting activities in compliance with relevant regulations.

• Manage annual payroll projects, including bonus and performance payment processing.

Compliance & Reconciliations

• Prepare, balance, and reconcile statutory and non-statutory disbursements.

• Support payroll reconciliations, general ledger balancing, and financial reporting requirements.

• Ensure payroll records and reporting obligations are accurate and compliant.

• Escalate issues related to leave management, payroll discrepancies, and reporting irregularities where appropriate.

Expatriate Payroll Administration

• Process payroll for expatriate employees across multiple jurisdictions.

• Coordinate international assignee payments and tax declarations, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

Stakeholder Management

• Provide high-quality support and service to employees, managers, and external stakeholders.

• Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and efficiently, escalating matters as required.

• Partner closely with Finance and People & Culture teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, efficiency, and service quality.

• Contribute to Finance projects and support initiatives that promote innovation and operational excellence.

• Champion a collaborative "One Beca" approach by sharing knowledge and supporting team success.

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical payroll capability with a proactive, service-oriented mindset.

You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant discipline

• Minimum 7 years working experience in relevant field

• Previous payroll processing experience, ideally within a complex or multi-jurisdiction environment.

• Sound understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, employment law, and statutory compliance requirements.

• Strong reconciliation and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

• A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, efficiency, and accuracy.

• The ability to build positive working relationships across teams and stakeholders.

At Beca, you'll join a diverse team of professionals who are passionate about making every day better. We offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Exposure to regional payroll operations and global best practices.

• A culture built on trust, respect, teamwork, and innovation.