Senior International Payroll Specialist (12 months fixed term contract - renewable/convertible)

—Be visionary, strategic, and open to innovation

Build great things

—Work in service of our users, always improving and pushing higher

—Take responsibility with bold decision-making and bias for action

—Be trusting and collaborative while empowering others

—Never stop learning and iterate fast

—Share ideas and practice enthusiasm and joy

—Empathetic, inquisitive, practical

• →Oversee and process payroll for all employees across multiple countries.
• →Ensure accuracy and compliance with local laws and company policies.
• →Collaborate with external payroll vendors to run payroll cycles smoothly and on schedule.
• →Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
• →Preparation of annual tax statements

• Liaise with payroll vendors to resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with Employer of Record (EOR) partners to manage payroll-related tickets and employee queries.

• Manage and process employee expense reimbursements.
• Oversee invoicing related to payroll and EOR services.
• Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll and invoicing discrepancies.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors on the Workday implementation and integration project.
• Ensure accurate mapping of payroll data and workflows within Workday.
• Test and validate payroll processes in Workday before go-live.
• Provide payroll expertise to guide system configuration and process improvements.

• Ensure payroll compliance with tax regulations and labor laws in all operating countries.
• Generate reports for Finance, People Operations, and leadership teams to support decision-making.

• Proven experience managing payroll across multiple countries.
• Hands-on experience working with external payroll vendors and EOR partners.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax laws, and reporting standards.
• Experience with payroll-related systems or HRIS, with the ability to troubleshoot and support integrations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience working on HRIS implementation or integrations, particularly in payroll or People operations.
• Previous experience in a fast-growing tech company or startup environment.
• Familiarity with remote workforce management and global payroll complexities.

• Introductory Call – A conversation with a member of our Talent Acquisition team to learn more about your background, what excites you about the role, and why you’d like to join Goodnotes.
• Live Payroll Working Session – An opportunity to demonstrate your payroll expertise through a practical exercise.
• Role-Specific Interview – A discussion with a member of the People Ops team to dive deeper into your experience, skills, and approach to payroll.
• Interview with the Hiring Manager – A conversation focused on your fit for the role and team.
• Panel Interview – A discussion with a few cross-functional team members to understand how you collaborate and approach problem-solving.