Salary Administrator or Wage Distribution Specialist
Oyster, a global employment platform, is on the lookout for a skilled Payroll Implementation Specialist to join its team. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in data handling, who is seeking to make a meaningful impact in the world of remote work.
Launched in January 2020, Oyster has grown to a team of 500+ employees across 60+ countries. Its mission is to help companies hire, pay, and care for talent anywhere, making it an ideal choice for those who thrive in a dynamic, international environment.
As a Payroll Implementation Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing excellent support to employees. Your role will require project management skills, the ability to handle multiple smaller projects at once, and strong organizational skills with attention to structure and deadlines.
Oyster prides itself on its comprehensive solution, which includes automated employee onboarding with localized contracts, global payroll management with local currency payments and tax compliance, benefits administration tailored to each country, in-country HR support for employees and managers, and thorough employee offboarding processes.
In addition to payroll responsibilities, Oyster also emphasizes employee development through its Oyster Academy, which provides upskilling and career resources. The platform supports remote-first companies with tools designed for distributed teams, including virtual onboarding and cultural integration.
To be a successful candidate, you should have 3+ years of payroll processing experience, with a good understanding of payroll principles, basic tax mechanics, and benefits administration. Familiarity with BI tools such as Looker and Excel/Google Sheets is essential, and experience with payroll operations in more than one country and Alteryx is a bonus.
Oyster values diversity and inclusion, with its employee base being 60% female and having a diverse leadership team. The company is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities.
Benefits of working at Oyster include a wellbeing allowance each month, 40 days off each year (including public/bank holidays and vacation/holiday leave), a WFH stipend to spend on a laptop and other home office equipment, and mental health support through Plumm. Oyster has achieved one of the highest employee engagement scores in its class.
If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for payroll and a desire to make a difference in the world of remote work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To learn more about available positions and to submit your application, visit Oyster's careers page.
Please note that Oyster will never ask you to send money as part of a job offer. If you receive a suspicious email relating to opportunities at Oyster from any other email domain, please submit a report through Oyster's Compliance and Ethics Helpline. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the subject line: Interview Accommodations.
Sources: [1] Oyster - Global Employment Platform | Employer of Record (EOR) [2] Oyster Academy: Upskilling and Career Resources for Employees [3] Careers at Oyster [4] User Reviews of Oyster - G2 [5] Oyster Achieves B Corp Status [6] Forbes - Flexjobs Top 30 Companies for Remote Jobs 2023 [7] Oyster Raises $286 Million, Valued at $1.2 Billion [8] Oyster's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment for Qualified Persons with Disabilities [9] Oyster's Parental Leave Policy [10] Oyster's Employee Engagement Scores [11] Oyster's Mental Health Support through Plumm [12] Oyster's Policy on Reporting Suspicious Emails [13] Oyster's Policy on Reasonable Accommodations During the Recruiting Process
- As a Payroll Implementation Specialist at Oyster, you will leverage your skills in finance, technology, and business to manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance and providing excellent support to employees, all while contributing to the growth of a dynamic, international business.
- With Oyster's emphasis on employee development, you will have the opportunity to upskill and advance your career, utilizing technology-driven tools in the realm of finance and business, while reaping the benefits of a remote-first company that prioritizes work-life balance and wellbeing.
