Sr Payroll Specialist

About Zuora At Zuora, we help businesses grow smarter and adapt faster. Our platform powers modern business models — from subscriptions and usage-based pricing to AI-driven and outcome-based offerings — helping companies launch new products, automate complex billing, and unlock predictable, recurring revenue. We’ve led the Subscription Economy for more than a decade. Now we’re evolving again by building the definitive platform for quote to cash and helping companies monetize their products and services with an adaptable, AI-ready foundation. The Opportunity The Senior Global Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless processing of payroll across multiple countries. This position requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in payroll compliance, general ledger functions, and international payroll operations. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. What You’ll Achieve: • End-to-End Payroll Processing: Accurately process scheduled monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple countries, including bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payroll runs. • Payroll Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure payroll adheres to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while maintaining strict internal controls. • Audit & Reconciliation: Conduct detailed audits of payroll data, validate reports, and reconcile payroll before and after transmission. • Payroll Documentation: Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements. • HR & Payroll Data Management: Track and review UKG’s HR payroll Integration files files for compensation updates, benefit changes, and new hires. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies. • Global Payroll Coordination: Partner with UKG to ensure smooth payroll processing and compliance in international markets. • Employee Support & Communication: Address payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions to employee concerns. • Reporting & Analysis: Prepare payroll-related financial reports for , Accounting, and Finance teams as needed. • Year-End Processing & Tax Compliance: Assist with year-end reporting and collaborate with UKG to complete international tax filings. • General Ledger & Accounting: Manage payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing processes. About You • Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field; • Payroll Experience: 5+ years of global payroll experience, including working with third-party payroll providers, are required. • Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements. • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office, with experience in payroll software systems. Experience with the implementation of payroll software systems. • Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for accuracy in payroll processing. • Communication & Problem-Solving: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns and collaborate effectively with various teams. • Confidentiality & Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism. • Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple payroll cycles, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Team Player Mentality: Strong w