The Senior International Payroll Specialist (for APAC &amp; EMEA)  is an integral part of Workiva’s payroll operations and is responsible for processing the monthly payroll across multiple locations in EMEA and APAC. This role will collaborate closely with Benefits, People and Culture, Equity, and Finance teams to maintain our best in class employee experience. This includes managing payroll and statutory data with our internal teams and external payroll vendors, making sure payments are made timely and accurately, and being the first contact point for our employees and internal stakeholders. Workiva offers attractive compensation and benefits and a remote work environment.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Collect and manage multiple countries' payroll data, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of input to external payroll providers</li><li>Review and audit payroll results for accuracy</li><li>Partners with Workiva Finance and People and Culture teams to drive excellence in payroll administration</li><li>Ensures compliance with statutory regulations, collective labour agreements, and company policies while providing expert guidance and support to the team and business on payroll matters</li><li>Provides exceptional customer service, addressing payroll inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Processes complex payroll transactions, including salaries, statutory, and third-party payments, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li></ul>What You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications<ul><li>4+ years of experience in international payroll operations - preferably in a public company</li><li>Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in international payroll</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with multi-national payroll operations</li><li>Experience with Workday and CloudPay is highly valued</li><li>In-depth knowledge of multi-national payroll requirements and local practices</li><li>Can adapt to the needs and styles of people from different cultures</li><li>Strong sense of initiative and action-oriented</li><li>Can work in a highly collaborative and innovative environment while meeting payroll deadlines</li><li>Identify and resolve issues methodically with close attention to detail and critical thinking</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus </li></ul> Travel Requirements and Working Conditions<ul><li>Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office</li><li>Minimal travel (1-2 trips per year for team summits in the US) </li></ul>Why Join WorkivaWorkiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@workiva.com">talentacquisition@workiva.com</a>.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LI-JU1

Workiva is on a mission to power transparent reporting for a better world. We build and deliver the world&rsquo;s leading cloud platform for assured integrated reporting to meet stakeholder demands for action, transparency, and disclosure of financial and non-financial data. Workiva offers the only unified SaaS platform that brings customers&rsquo; financial reporting, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) together in a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform. Our platform simplifies the most complex reporting and disclosure challenges by streamlining processes, connecting data and teams, and ensuring consistency. Learn more at workiva.com.

Senior International Payroll Specialist - EMEA & APAC

The Senior International Payroll Specialist (for APAC &amp; EMEA)  is an integral part of Workiva’s payroll operations and is responsible for processing the monthly payroll across multiple locations in EMEA and APAC. This role will collaborate closely with Benefits, People and Culture, Equity, and Finance teams to maintain our best in class employee experience. This includes managing payroll and statutory data with our internal teams and external payroll vendors, making sure payments are made timely and accurately, and being the first contact point for our employees and internal stakeholders. Workiva offers attractive compensation and benefits and a remote work environment.What You’ll Do:<ul><li>Collect and manage multiple countries' payroll data, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of input to external payroll providers</li><li>Review and audit payroll results for accuracy</li><li>Partners with Workiva Finance and People and Culture teams to drive excellence in payroll administration</li><li>Ensures compliance with statutory regulations, collective labour agreements, and company policies while providing expert guidance and support to the team and business on payroll matters</li><li>Provides exceptional customer service, addressing payroll inquiries and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Processes complex payroll transactions, including salaries, statutory, and third-party payments, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li></ul>What You'll NeedMinimum Qualifications<ul><li>4+ years of experience in international payroll operations - preferably in a public company</li><li>Undergraduate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in international payroll</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with multi-national payroll operations</li><li>Experience with Workday and CloudPay is highly valued</li><li>In-depth knowledge of multi-national payroll requirements and local practices</li><li>Can adapt to the needs and styles of people from different cultures</li><li>Strong sense of initiative and action-oriented</li><li>Can work in a highly collaborative and innovative environment while meeting payroll deadlines</li><li>Identify and resolve issues methodically with close attention to detail and critical thinking</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple processes, programs, and procedures simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Fluency in a language in addition to English a plus </li></ul> Travel Requirements and Working Conditions<ul><li>Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office</li><li>Minimal travel (1-2 trips per year for team summits in the US) </li></ul>Why Join WorkivaWorkiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation—ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.Workiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@workiva.com">talentacquisition@workiva.com</a>.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LI-JU1

Senior International Payroll Specialist - EMEA & APAC

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