Senior Specialist, Payroll

Responsibilities

• Manage and process timely, accurate, and multi-frequency payroll operations for key international regions, including Australia and Mexico.
• Ensure strict compliance with global payroll tax regulations, fringe benefits, stock-based compensation, and annual filing requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams to resolve complex multi-jurisdictional payroll queries.
• Oversee the performance and relationship management of international third-party payroll service providers.
• Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and payroll calendars to drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with HR Operations to ensure seamless data flow across enterprise payroll integrations.

Requirements

• 6+ years of payroll experience in a professional practice or in-house corporate environment.
• Proven experience managing tax reporting and payroll processing across multiple countries, specifically the US, Australia, or Mexico.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end payroll lifecycles, including accounting, tax liabilities, and annual filings.
• Practical experience with enterprise-level HRIS or payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or CloudPay.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation or a professional accounting qualification.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish to support Latin American operations.
• Experience managing third-party international payroll vendors.
• Track record of optimizing system integrations or supporting complex payroll audits.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility and a focus on in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid vacation, birthday time off, and paid parental leave.
• Mental health support including company-paid therapy and Headspace subscriptions.
• Professional development opportunities and "Development Dollars."
• Annual company-wide recharge week.

About the Company

OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc., is an industry leader in the hospitality technology space. With over 25 years of experience and 60,000+ restaurant partners, we empower restaurants to focus on their guests and their bottom line through world-class technology.