Senior Payroll Specialist - 6 months

Ref 2580707 \| Date: 24 Sept 2026  We are seeking an experienced **Senior Payroll Specialist** for 6 months to play a key role in the delivery, optimization, and transformation of payroll operations within a complex international environment. This position combines hands\-on payroll expertise with a strong focus on process improvement, systems optimization, governance, and continuous transformation. Senior Payroll Specialist \- 6 months Our client is an international company. **Missions** ### Payroll Operations Excellence * Manage and oversee end\-to\-end payroll activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. * Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, validations, and audit documentation. * Maintain robust payroll controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. * Identify opportunities to streamline payroll, compensation, benefits, and leave administration processes. * Drive the implementation of new workflows, operational procedures, and process standardization initiatives across HR Operations. * Support payroll\-related transformation projects, including systems upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and process redesign. * Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks. ### HR Systems \& Data Management * Act as a key stakeholder for HRIS and payroll system enhancements, testing activities, and implementation projects. * Collaborate with HR technology teams to optimize payroll\-related processes within Workday and connected platforms. * Ensure payroll data integrity through rigorous validation and quality\-control measures. * Analyze payroll and workforce data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. ### Vendor \& Stakeholder Management * Serve as the primary liaison with external payroll providers and other payroll\-related partners. * Monitor vendor performance and ensure service delivery aligns with established stan