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We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an International Payroll & Compliance Specialist who will be responsible for providing timely payroll administration to the Geotab group of companies, ensuring employment standard compliance and managing employees’ queries regarding all aspects of payroll. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
As an International Payroll & Compliance Specialist, your key area of responsibility will be serving as the subject matter expert for payroll operations in Italy and France, navigating complex local employment standards while acting as a trusted advisor to our employees. You will need to work closely with internal teams on benefit requirements for leaves of absence requests and disability paperwork, as well as communicate with senior management regarding internal audit reports.
To be successful in this role you will be a team-player with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable in a flat organization, possesses high accuracy, and has meticulous attention to detail. In addition, the successful candidate will have strong analytical skills with the ability to make well-judged decisions and solve problems effectively while managing multiple payroll schedules and compliance requirements.
Prepare, validate and process payroll in accordance with payroll schedule.
Handle employee enrolments and terminations for payroll processing.
Review payroll period changes: personal and employment information changes (position, pay rates, additional payments, etc.) for accuracy and ensure that all supporting data are in place.
Process pay period adjustments when needed.
Download, review and validate payroll reports and journal entries including payroll accruals.
Prepare periodic taxable benefits reconciliations and updates.
Monitor employees’ entitlement balance accuracy to avoid overpayments.
Review changes to employment standards legislation to ensure payroll compliance.
Assist in preparation year-end tax forms and annual payroll reconciliations.
Address employees’ payroll related inquiries.
Prepare internal audit reports for the senior management team.
Work closely with internal teams on benefit requirements for leaves of absence requests and disability paperwork.
5+ years of experience in Italian and international payroll.
Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Italian (verbal and written) is required; French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese is an asset.
Solid understanding of payroll methodology, taxes, and employment standards.
Advanced mathematical, accounting, and bookkeeping skills.
Technical competence in Google Suite and AI-driven tools.
Excellent proofreading and communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to read our Privacy Notice.
