Offshore Payroll Specialist

DOF; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping company located in Aberdeen is seeking an Offshore Payroll Specialist to support payroll administration in a marine environment. The successful candidate will manage payroll inputs, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure accurate payroll runs. This role requires previous payroll experience and strong analytical skills. Join a culturally diverse team that values innovation and offers numerous career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Worldwide Fleet

Competitive Insurance and Pension Schemes

Private Healthcare for employees and family

Access to Electric Car Scheme

Access to free parking

Career Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience, preferably from an international business.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Strong attention to detail and problem identification.

Responsibilities

• Run the monthly input for the international marine payroll.
• Ensure correct payroll processing with stakeholders.
• Assist with manual input and data reporting.

Skills

Payroll experience

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Ability to learn new systems

Tools

OCS payroll software

Job description

An important part of the DOF culture is to learn from the experienced and skilled people we are so fortunate to recruit. If you feel that you can contribute and make us better, we promise you that we are always open to ideas and innovation. After all, it is the culture of innovation that has made DOF one of the most exciting places to work. In DOF you can make a difference in an environment ready to solve problems and implement good ideas quickly.

Join us as our new Offshore Payroll Specialist!

DOF is looking for a Marine Offshore Payroll Specialist with a strong ability to navigate in a changing environment whilst maintaining high quality service delivery. We are looking for a colleague to support full-cycle payroll administration in a marine environment, which also requires keeping yourself updated on legislation and being able to implement the same in your day-to-day work tasks. You will report to the Senior Offshore Payroll Specialist.

As Offshore Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for running the monthly input for the International marine payroll run end to end, including working together with all our stakeholders to ensure a correct payroll.

It is expected that you can either apply previous knowledge of payroll runs to your daily work or will be a fast learner. The area is fast-changing, and we are currently providing payroll in different areas of the world for approx. 600 seafarers.

You will also be assisting the team with manual input as well as controlling the correctness of the actual payroll run and subsequent data reporting to various taxation partners worldwide.

Daily, we expect you to be able to navigate many tasks with multiple stakeholders whilst still being able to keep the processes flowing.

Join us for the opportunity to work in a truly international environment in the dynamic and ever-changing offshore shipping industry. Navigating payroll in this complex environment can be a challenge, but also an area which brings high value to our seafarers.

When joining DOF, you work in a culturally diverse environment, where new ideas and different ways of doing things are welcome. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength.

You will work as part of a small team. However, you will be part of and closely interact with other teams both locally and globally in the DOF Group, as well as stakeholders around the world.

Business travel particularly Norway or Denmark may occur on occasion.

• You have previous payroll experience, preferable from an international business
• Previous Danish payroll knowledge is an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of a marine payroll setup is an advantage, but not a prerequisite
• You are proactive and also able to work independently
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of crewing/payroll software OCS is an advantage but not essential
• Ability to learn new systems and quickly get an overview of how things are connected
• Strong analytical mindset with an eye for detail and the ability to identify solutions

Office location is Aberdeen, Scotland UK

Application due date: Sunday November 9th 2025.

Why Join DOF?

At DOF, we believe in providing our employees with a supportive and enriching work environment. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as part of our team:

• Worldwide Fleet: Be a part of our global operations and gain exposure to a diverse range of projects and locations.
• Competitive Insurance and Pension Schemes: We offer comprehensive insurance and pension plans to ensure your peace of mind and financial security.
• Private Healthcare for employees and family.
• Access to Electric Car Scheme.
• Access to free parking at the office location.
• Career Growth: We encourage internal mobility and provide opportunities to grow within the company, whether it's moving upwards or exploring new roles sideways.