Hybrid Global Payroll and Benefits Manager

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About the role

  • Lead and manage global payroll processing across South Africa, UK, and US jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Design, implement and administer employee benefits programs across multiple countries
  • Partner with internal teams and external providers to ensure seamless payroll operations
  • Lead review and optimisation of benefits packages to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction
  • Manage relationships with payroll vendors and benefits providers
  • Maintain and optimise data management across HRIS systems (HiBob)
  • Ensure compliance with local employment, tax, and benefits regulations in all operating countries
  • Provide expert guidance to leadership on compensation and benefits matters
  • Support finance team with payroll reconciliation and reporting requirements
  • Lead payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience managing multi-country payroll, with specific expertise in South African, UK, and US payroll systems and regulations
  • Proven experience administering benefits programs across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience with Singapore or Australian payroll and benefits is a plus
  • Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, particularly Rippling; experience with Plento is a bonus
  • Experience maintaining and optimising HRIS systems (HiBob)
  • In-depth knowledge of employment laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in multiple countries
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Outstanding project management and organizational abilities
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll and benefits matters
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Willingness/ability to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday each week (role requirement)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid schedule: flexible working schedule (#LI-HYBRID)
  • Generous equity package (everyone gets to be an owner of Robin AI)
  • 20 days PTO annual leave plus public holidays observed in South Africa
  • Growth opportunities and promotion for high performers

Job title

Global Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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