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You will be part of our Finance team, adding your expertise + operational skills to the delivery of Customer + Operational Excellence.

Your primary objective will be to oversee +/or execute the entire payroll function for the specified location(s), including the management of our time + attendance systems, ensuring ongoing streamlining + continuous improvement of systems + processes. You will act as the superuser of the relevant payroll system including the coordination of system-related issues with the provider + IT team. You will do this by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders.

How you create impact

• To ensure that the payroll activities +/or team meet all required internal + external key performance indicators + regulatory requirements on a consistent basis.
• To identify + implement improvements to ensure the efficiency of payroll processes.
• To complete timely + accurate processing of annual salary increments, overtime, variable bonus payments + leave schemes, as well as other ad hoc approved changes.
• To lead year-end tax adjustment exercises, including timely completion of all activities required to ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• To liaise with providers of social insurances such as pension schemes, medical insurance schemes in ensuring all required contributions are executed + recorded.
• To ensure that all payroll related Internal Control Systems (ICS) requirements are met.
• To provide regular + ad-hoc reports as per requirements, for both internal + external stakeholders.

What we would like you to bring

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 –10 years of progressive experience in payroll management, preferably at a national or multi-location level.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes for a large workforce.
• Strong knowledge of national labor laws, tax regulations, social security, and statutory compliance requirements
• Ability to drive process improvement, automation, and standardization of payroll functions.

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel, you’ll be part of a global logistics leader that believes in creating real impact—on business, on customers, and on careers. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Global Exposure: Step into a world of international opportunities with a presence in 100+ countries.
• People-Centric Culture: Join a team where your voice matters and people genuinely care.
• Learning & Development: Grow with us—personally and professionally—through world-class training and career pathways.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Be part of a future-focused company driving real change in logistics and the planet.
• Rewards & Recognition: Get rewarded for your passion, performance, and potential.
• Stability with Agility: Enjoy the best of both worlds—a trusted global brand with a startup spirit.