Global Payroll Lead & Compliance Strategist

Syensqo; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Free well-being sessions

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Syensqo in Portugal is seeking a Global Payroll and Benefits Team Leader to guide a small team across payroll, benefits, accounting and audits. You will own process design, KPIs, and compliance, partnering with finance, HR, and external providers to deliver accurate, timely payroll services.

The role requires 5+ years in global payroll/benefits, leadership experience, and fluent English. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with priority given to local talent in Lisbon area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience working with payroll and HRIS system.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global payroll and benefits administration and with preferred at least 3 years in global leader role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and geographies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll and benefits experts.
• Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Promote professional growth and development within the team through training and skill-building initiatives.
• Ensure business continuity and backups are in place.
• Ensure or perform training activities (ex: onboarding of new employees in the team).
• Design and monitor the KPIs of global payroll expert team in service delivery including payroll accounting activities, payroll and benefits related audit and control support, process alignment, optimization and project related support.
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll and benefit process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations. Ensure work instructions/operating procedures are periodically updated.
• Manage relationships with external payroll and benefit vendors and service providers to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Stay updated on global payroll legislation and ensure compliance with local tax laws, labor regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Resolve complex payroll issues and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain payroll best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up by the team of all pending issues, identifying trends, recurrent issues and taking appropriate actions/contacts internally or externally to address root causes

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HRIS systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA/Business

Advanced degrees or certificates

Tools

SuccessFactors

Time application

Job description

Syensqo in Portugal is seeking a Global Payroll and Benefits Team Leader to guide a small team across payroll, benefits, accounting and audits. You will own process design, KPIs, and compliance, partnering with finance, HR, and external providers to deliver accurate, timely payroll services.

The role requires 5+ years in global payroll/benefits, leadership experience, and fluent English. A hybrid work arrangement is available, with priority given to local talent in Lisbon area.