Paysystem Expert in Charge of Wage Distribution Arrangements
In the ever-evolving world of work, Oyster, a leading global employment platform, is on a mission to simplify the complexities of hiring, paying, and caring for talent across the globe. With a fully-distributed team of over 500 employees spanning 60+ countries, Oyster has made significant strides since its inception in January 2020, achieving B Corp status in 2023 and raising $286 million to date, with a current valuation of $1.2 billion.
Oyster is currently seeking a skilled Payroll Implementation Specialist to join its dynamic team. This remote role, requiring the employee to be based in the +1/+2 UTC timezone, will focus on managing the technical and operational aspects of implementing and migrating payroll systems to support Oyster’s multi-country payroll services.
**Role and Responsibilities:**
As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will collaborate with clients to collect and document payroll requirements necessary for smooth migration to Oyster’s payroll platform. You will guide customers through the technical payroll implementation process, serving as the main contact for payroll project queries and updates.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate set up of payroll workflows, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and payments in local currencies as part of Oyster’s global payroll administration. You will work closely with compliance and HR teams to align payroll implementation with local employment laws and tax regulations across over 180 countries.
**Qualifications Needed:**
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of payroll processes and technical implementation skills, including experience in payroll system migration and configuration. Knowledge of global payroll complexities such as multi-currency payments, tax withholding, statutory benefits deductions, and compliance management is essential.
Excellent communication and project management skills are required to serve as a liaison between technical teams, clients, and HR/legal specialists. Experience with software implementation projects is highly desirable, and the ability to coordinate with diverse teams and work with international employment contracts and localized payroll regulations is important.
Familiarity with HR/payroll software platforms would be advantageous, as Oyster’s platform features automated workflows and a self-serve platform for onboarding and payroll management. The specialist role supports Oyster’s mission to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and legally compliant worldwide.
If the candidate is invited to interview with Oyster, the recruitment team will only ever contact them directly from an @oysterhr.com email address. The candidate will need a reliable home internet connection, and should have strong organizational skills with attention to structure and deadlines.
The Payroll Implementation Specialist will assist in creating, updating, and tracking project plans for the successful roll-out of Global Payroll solutions across various countries. The role requires 3+ years of payroll processing experience, and the candidate should have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in data handling.
Oyster offers a wellbeing allowance each month, mental health support through Plumm, and a competitive benefits package. The candidate is eligible for flexible parental leave, with a minimum of three months of paid parental leave and job held for 12 months.
If the candidate requires reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, they can email [email protected] with the subject line: Interview Accommodations. Oyster is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities and actively fosters an inclusive work environment.
If you are interested in joining Oyster and making a global impact, visit [www.oysterhr.com/careers](http://www.oysterhr.com/careers) to view available positions. If you receive a suspicious email relating to opportunities at Oyster from any other email domain where someone is claiming to be a part of their recruitment team, or is directed to anywhere other than www.oysterhr.com/careers to view their available jobs, they should submit a report through Oyster's Compliance and Ethics Helpline.
- The Payroll Implementation Specialist role at Oyster, a global employment platform dedicated to simplifying complexities in hiring, paying, and caring for talent worldwide, requires a candidate with strong payroll process understanding and technical implementation skills, notably experience in payroll system migration and configuration, along with a knowledge of global payroll complexities.
- To support Oyster's business growth and commitment to providing accurate global payroll solutions, the Payroll Implementation Specialist will collaborate with various teams, manage the technical payroll implementation process, and ensure compliance with local employment laws and tax regulations across 180+ countries, leveraging cutting-edge technology in the ever-evolving financial landscape.
