Payroll Manager

Life Scientific is an R&D lead crop protection company driven by an extraordinary ambition - we aim to be the ultimate innovators in our field and deliver high-quality choices to farmers and play a pivotal role in sustainable global food production.And we're doing things differently, very differently.

We are not just participating; we're transforming the industry.

We've disrupted a $250 billion market and are on a mission to become the world's most successful crop protection innovator.

It's no

Life Scientific is an R&D lead crop protection company driven by an extraordinary ambition - we aim to be the ultimate innovators in our field and deliver high-quality choices to farmers and play a pivotal role in sustainable global food production.And we're doing things differently, very differently.

We are not just participating; we're transforming the industry.

We've disrupted a $250 billion market and are on a mission to become the world's most successful crop protection innovator.

It's no Show more Skills and attributesPayrollSAPDescriptionPayroll Manager – Part Time At Life Scientific, we believe in doing things differently — and better.

We're a fast-scaling, innovation-led company operating internationally across multiple functions and markets.

We thrive on agility, bold thinking, and a high-trust, high-performance culture.

About the Role As a Payroll Specialist, you'll be a critical part of ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time — across our international operations.

You'll manage payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions through a panel of external providers, working closely with Finance, HR, and country teams.

This isn't just a transactional role — you'll be our first point of contact for payroll queries, help drive process improvements, and ensure we meet compliance requirements in every region we operate in.

If you're proactive, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role offers the chance to take ownership and drive meaningful impact.

What You'll Be Responsible For Managing fortnightly and monthly payroll processes across our international operations via external service providersActing as the first point of contact for payroll queries, delivering timely, customer-focused supportImplementing and maintaining robust checks and balances for payroll accuracy and timelinessPosting monthly salaries and related costs to SAP and reconciling control accountsSupporting payroll setup for new countries and operational expansionsResponding to internal and external audit queriesDriving Payroll Process Efficiency and strong vendor managementManaging inputs such as starters, leavers, RPNs, allowances, and deductionsPreparing payroll control books, reporting, validations, and reconciliationsEnsuring full compliance with tax and employment regulations in each region What You'll Bring Previous experience in payroll, HR, or accounting, ideally in a multi-country settingKnowledge of international payroll processes (experience with French payroll a plus)Familiarity with accounting for payroll and salary-related costsExperience with SAP or similar systems for payroll and GL reconciliationsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsA solutions-focused, customer-first mindsetAbility to manage third-party vendors to agreed SLAsComfort working under pressure and managing shifting prioritiesA track record of driving process improvement and automation Autonomy to improve processes and influence how we scale payroll operations A collaborative, human-centered culture where initiative is celebrated Real opportunities to grow and shape your career The chance to join a business that's disrupting its sector with science and speedLife Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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