International Payroll Manager at SIRVA

Sirva is the global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With Sirva locations and franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self-service and human support.

By leveraging our global network, we deliver a superior experience that only a “one-stop shop” can provide. We’re a team that works globally to provide the best service locally — a company that is everything you need, everywhere you need it!

Sirva is now seeking an International Payroll Manager to deliver the payroll function success in the EMEA & APAC regions. This opportunity is a leadership role with exposure to multiple countries in either region.

This role is available to applicants in the following APAC locations – Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, UAE. Note that our candidate must have flexibility to their working hours to partner with US-based counter parts & HRIS teams.

Why work for Sirva?

Being an international brand with a cross regional structure your career opportunities could be endless! You can make colleagues, connections, and friendships the world over with Sirva.

Diversity and inclusion is part of our service and therefore is part of our DNA. At Sirva our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Alliance (I.D.E.A) is our global initiative that imprints itself to our identify.

Sirva has invested in benefits to its employees across health & wellbeing and financial rewards. We are proud to support a flexible hybrid way of working supported by our Work From Home and Core Flex Hours policy – trust & communication Is key to this model and encourage all employees to discuss with their People leaders what works best for you.

Want to learn more about the role?

A critical role that will work with internal teams (HR, Finance) together our international payroll providers and other relevant third parties to lead and oversee the day to day payroll function alongside leading the international payroll transformation initiatives. The role will manage a small international team split between EMEA & APAC. The International Payroll Manager will be a key strategy maker for the International payroll operations, will deliver structure, automation and strength to the international payroll process. The role is required to be ‘hands on’ with the successful individual analytical and self-driven to achieve project requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee current/future state business as usual activities, managing a small team of payroll specialists. This may include processing some monthly payrolls.
• Lead international payroll implementations and transform the function to be an efficient services model
• Understand current operations and identify areas of opportunity and incorporate automation within existing process
• Partner with our global HRIS team to evolve and shape sound system data fit for multiple functional use (HR & payroll reporting)
• Create and foster collaborative relationships with internal partners such as Finance, HR and other key functions to ensure holistic delivery of payroll outcomes
• Create scalable infrastructure and consistency for International payroll processes and reporting through automation
• Prepare and execute UAT and parallel testing for various payroll projects including implementation and optimization of new or existing payroll-related systems
• Assist with providing direction, training, and coaching to payroll team members
• Support payroll tax and regulatory reporting requirements across multiple international jurisdictions
• Assist with internal and external audit requests
• Manage all internal and external integrations, investigate data feed issues and implement on-going reconciliation processes
• Lead technical solutions and collaborate with external payroll partner/consultants/team members to streamline reporting between HR and Finance

Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with a career that demonstrates a strategic mindset, innovative transformation, SAP development & knowledge across payroll functionality & objectives. You understand various countries payroll & benefits complexity’s and have the ability to apply this knowledge to Sirva’s payroll function success.

As a leader you will be able to influence your team members to act in their localized payroll location under the broader Sirva purpose.

Previous experience in systems such as ADP & Ceridian are highly advantageous while also possessing an expertise in MS Office.

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If this sounds like your type of role, then please submit your application via the APPLY NOW option with a cover letter demonstrating your connection to the role.

SIRVA Worldwide Relocation and Moving is a global leader in moving and relocation services, offering solutions for mobility programs to companies of every size. With 75 owned locations and more than 1,000 franchised and agent locations in 177 countries, we offer unmatched global breadth supported by localized attention and innovative technology that strikes the right balance of self service and human support. From relocation and household goods to commercial moving and storage, our portfolio of Brands (SIRVA, Team Relocations, Allied, northAmerican, & SMARTBOX) provides the only integrated moving/relocation solution in the industry. By leveraging our global network, we deliver a superior experience that only a “one-stop shop” can provide. We’re a team that works globally to provide the best service locally — a company that is everything you need, everywhere you need it. For more information please visit www.sirva.com.

SIRVA brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the brightest and most driven people in the industry. At SIRVA, you will be in great company!

At SIRVA, we’re committed to cultivating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the global organizations that we serve. We recognize that building an inclusive, engaged company culture results in empowered employees that reflect a wide range of approaches and perspectives. Those perspectives lead to new ideas. New ideas lead to innovation and excellence. Our approach to diversity, equality and inclusion is driven by a commitment to these values and a belief that diversity makes our company stronger.

SIRVA is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SIRVA also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability of any part of the employment process, please send an email to Human Resources at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.