Global Payroll Specialist - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Global Payroll Specialist to join our team at Fastmarkets. This Global Payroll Specialist remote position is crucial for managing and executing payroll processes across multiple international locations, with a primary focus on Bulgaria. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, collaborate with vendors, and maintain compliance with local and international payroll regulations.

What You'll Do

• Execute end-to-end payroll processes for various countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Act as the primary payroll contact for global entities, supporting business-as-usual payroll activities.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and payroll summaries for Finance and the Head of Global Payroll.
• Manage payroll activities specific to Bulgaria, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax, and social security requirements.
• Support payroll implementations, transitions, and entity changes in collaboration with internal stakeholders and outsourced payroll providers.
• Build effective relationships with global and local payroll vendors to ensure service delivery meets agreed standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and documentation.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a global payroll role, managing payrolls across multiple countries.
• Hands-on experience with Bulgarian payroll processing, including local compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations, and post-payroll validation.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with high-volume payroll data.
• Excellent communication skills and business-level written and verbal English.
• Experience working with outsourced or vendor-managed payroll models.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting payroll implementations or system transitions.
• Exposure to EMEA/APAC payroll operations.
• Payroll or finance qualifications (e.g., CPP, GPA membership).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote work flexibility with a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
• Access to AI-enabled tools to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.