Sr. Payroll Specialist

Hiring Manager: Seema Rao Talent Acquisition Advisor: Colin Kearney Job Code Level: FPP3 Refer Your Friends! AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. Your Impact The Sr. HRSS Payroll Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll for entities within Open Text including country specific payrolls UK & Ireland. This includes using expanded experiences of OpenText’s payroll and HCM platforms to perform the monitoring of payroll inputs, reconciling payroll output reports, reconcile benefit invoices vs payroll output, accrual balance analysis & updates etc. What the role offers: Required to have good knowledge on UK and Ireland payrolls, + other international payroll processing knowledge would be an advantage. Requires an enhanced understanding of payroll rules and regulations particular to the country/entity being processed. Monitor payroll inputs either from an HCM system/reports, 3rd party inputs etc to ensure accuracy for pre-payroll processing and understands/performs corrective actions. Reviews work against existing checklists, audit reports run prior to processing payroll. Updates processing documentation as needed. Obtain appropriate approval to release payroll for processing. Foster / grow contacts with all key stakeholders (HR Tier 1, Employees, auditors, vendors etc). Act as a key contact point for internal/external auditors taking directions from a Lead Specialist and Sr Payroll Manager. Experience in P11d, PSA & STBV Reporting would be advantageous. Excellent track of payroll documentations and creating process documents. Advance level Excel and Microsoft office applications is a must. What you need to succeed: 3-5 years of direct payroll experience in a multi-national company College diploma or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of Country payroll tax processes and requirements Foreign language skill sets appropriate to the country of hire Payroll Professional Certification preferred: e.g. FPC, CPP) High level of integrity and confidentiality Experience in the following software packages: Outsourced payroll packages (ADP Globalview, Streamline, Celergo etc.) SAP SuccessFactors HCM OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at Ask HR. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Salary Range: $x - $x; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.