Global Payroll Executive

The IFS payroll process is outsourced to a global company, CloudPay, and currently includes 23 countries and 33 payrolls. This position is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the correct information and documentation to this partner and also IFS HR and finance teams around the world.

As one of our Global Payroll Executives you will join our Global Payroll Team in Colombo, Sri Lanka where we strongly believe that working hard and having fun are two compatible elements. 

This role has some specific regular tasks but also has many ad hoc tasks.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Collect, compile and enter employee status changes, new hires, terminations, and payroll data and upload data to CloudPay.
2. Investigate, reconcile, and correct payroll data issues, discrepancies and errors
3. Timely and accurately prepare on-demand checks for terminations, retro-adjustments and other disbursements determined to be necessary for immediate distribution
4. Able to build payroll reports on time and supply to global HR and finance teams on schedule

Requirements

• Do you have an interest in developing a career in payroll?
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Be agile, collaborative and trustworthy
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced global environment
• Adapt quickly and have a positive response to change
• Have a good understanding of payroll principles - Payments, deductions, and employer costs
• Able to work closely with IFS HR and payroll teams to ensure data integrity, system efficiency and quality in the payroll process, whilst also understanding the impact for changes not only within payroll system but in finance as well
• Be skilled in excel with the ability to build reports
• Be able to build and maintain strong peer group relationships
• Have a track record of continuous improvement and measured success
• Must be willing to work the standard hours applicable to the Global Payroll assigned.

Qualifications

• University Degree (BA/BSc) in related field, Payroll Professional Certified - CIPP/IPASS/APA or equivalent.

Experience

• Working in payroll is essential, with a minimum of 4 years’ experience
• Central Europe payrolls experience is an advantage

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.