Global Payroll and Benefits Specialist

About Robin

Robin is on a mission to rebuild the legal industry starting withmaking contracts simple for everyone. We are a pioneer in Legal AI built on proprietary models licensed data anddeeppartnerships with Anthropic and AWS. Since 2019 weve expanded our footprint to 4 continents and have been supporting many of the worlds most successful businessesincluding GE Pfizer KPMG and UBS.

What will you do as a Global Payroll and Benefits Specialist

As a Global Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Robin AI you will be instrumental in leading our global payroll operations and benefits administration across multiple jurisdictions. Youll oversee end-to-end payroll processes design and implement benefits programs and ensure compliance with local regulations in all our operating countries. This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape the compensation and benefits strategy in a fast-growing tech environment while working closely with the People team to optimise our global rewards approach.

Your day-to-day responsibilities :

Manage global payroll processing across South Africa UK and US jurisdictions ensuring accuracy and compliance

Design implement and administer employee benefits programs across multiple countries

Partner with internal teams and external providers to ensure seamless payroll operations

Lead the review and optimisation of our benefits packages to ensure competitiveness and employee satisfaction

Manage relationships with payroll vendors and benefits providers

Maintain and optimise data management across our HRIS systems (HiBob)

Ensure compliance with local employment tax and benefits regulations in all operating countries

Provide expert guidance to leadership on compensation and benefits matters

Support finance team with payroll reconciliation and reporting requirements

Lead payroll-related projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Ideally you should have the following qualifications :

2 years experience managing multi-country payroll with specific expertise in South African UK and US payroll systems and regulations

Proven experience administering benefits programs across multiple jurisdictions

Experience with Singapore or Australian payroll and benefits is a plus

Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems particularly Rippling; experience with Plento is a bonus

In-depth knowledge of employment laws tax regulations and compliance requirements in multiple countries

Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Outstanding project management and organizational abilities

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll and benefits matters to diverse audiences

Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global environment

Whats in it for you

Salary : Competitive

Hybrid schedule : We offer a flexible working schedule. #LI-HYBRID

Equity package : Generous equity scheme - everyone gets to be an owner of Robin AI!

Annual leave : 20 days PTO in addition to the public holidays observed in the South Africa.

Growth opportunities : We prioritise promotions for high performers and help you to progress your career.

Whats it like working at Robin

Our culture and values attract people who are creative resourceful and share our passion for excellence. At Robin youre encouraged to push yourself and empowered to take risks. We support each other to think big try new ideas and navigate uncertainty. Whether youre at our headquarters or one of our worldwide offices youll find a world of opportunities to grow thrive and make a meaningful impact. See what life is like at Robin.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Robin

We are committed to building one of the most diverse technology companies in the world. As of 2024 more than 30% of our employees come from ethnic minority backgrounds and 51% of roles are held by women. We know that transforming the legal industry requires diverse perspectives so were creating an environment where innovation thrives through inclusion.

Robin operates a direct hiring model and any speculative CVs shared via agencies will be treated as a gift.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Customer Service,Fmla,HIPAA,Microsoft Outlook,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Phone Etiquette,Workday

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1