Regional Payroll Specialist - Middle East / Africa

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <p class="x_xmsonormal" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"></p> <p class="x_xmsonormal" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Atlas HXM is the global workforce platform built on compliance. We help companies determine how to engage each member of their workforce and then execute with accountability built in — direct Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), payroll, and compliance capabilities backed by a decade of practitioner-led expertise. Recognized as a category Leader by NelsonHall and Everest Group, Atlas HXM builds Human Experience Management into everything we do, guided by our "For People, by People" principle.</p> <p class="x_xmsonormal">The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are. </p> <p class="x_xmsonormal">We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.</p> <p class="x_xmsonormal"></p></div><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p> <p>We are expanding our team by hiring a Regional Payroll Specialist—a collaborative, proactive team member who brings hands-on payroll expertise, fresh thinking, and a passion for continuous improvement. Reporting to the Regional Payroll Manager, you will support our European payroll operations by coordinating and processing payroll activities across assigned countries.</p> <p>This role requires solid experience managing payroll across the Middle East and the ability to contribute meaningfully to vendor consolidation and operational enhancement initiatives.</p> <p>You will work closely with HR and Finance teams on payroll-related matters, including onboarding, terminations, adjustments, compliance checks, and stakeholder support.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the first point of interaction with payroll partners and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all payroll entries, transactions, and reports.</li> <li>Follow established processes, schedules, and calendars while owning the reliability of payroll data inputs and outputs.</li> <li>Coordinate payroll activities with internal teams and oversee adjustment pay, termination pay, and other payroll transactions.</li> <li>Provide timely and accurate payroll data to Accounting and support reconciliation activities.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Regional Payroll Manager on reporting, data analysis, audit projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Partner with HR to resolve employee payroll enquiries and manage garnishments, tax levies, and deductions.</li> <li>Support non-standard payroll requirements (e.g., off-cycle payments, advances, urgent corrections) as needed.</li> <li>Maintain and improve payroll dashboards to track progress through payroll cycles, highlight issues, and ensure timely resolutions.</li> <li>Contribute to the Payroll Vendor Consolidation Project, supporting harmonisation efforts and strengthening vendor performance.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll operations, enhance efficiency, and streamline procedures.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Value</strong></p> <ul> <li>3+ years of multi-country payroll experience, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-client environment.</li> <li>