Global Payroll & Rewards Specialist (Remote-friendly)

Luno; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund benefit

Learning platforms access

Leave benefits (inspiration day)

Job summary

Luno is seeking a Global Payroll & Reward Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations across regions and drive compensation and total rewards strategies. You will ensure accurate gross-to-net calculations, manage merit and bonus programs, and lead cross-border benefit administration in a fast-paced tech environment.

Remote-friendly role with regional compliance focus and a strong emphasis on automation and SOPs. 7+ years of experience and a finance/HR background are preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialised Payroll, Compensation and Reward experience.
• Experience managing multi-country payroll for a distributed workforce.
• Knowledge of cross-border tax and labour regulations in SA/UK/SE Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Own compensation review cycles, merit matrices and currency-specific budgeting.
• Oversee global benefits, total rewards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Payroll operations

Compensation & rewards

Multi-country payroll

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Project management

Excel/Sheets

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Luno is seeking a Global Payroll & Reward Specialist to own end-to-end payroll operations across regions and drive compensation and total rewards strategies. You will ensure accurate gross-to-net calculations, manage merit and bonus programs, and lead cross-border benefit administration in a fast-paced tech environment.

Remote-friendly role with regional compliance focus and a strong emphasis on automation and SOPs. 7+ years of experience and a finance/HR background are preferred.