Global Payroll Specialist

Silverfort is a cyber-security startup that develops a revolutionary identity protection platform. Using patented technology, our product enables strong authentication across entire corporate networks and cloud environments, without any modifications to endpoints and servers. In addition, we use advanced behavior analytics to apply adaptive authentication policies and prevent cyber-attacks in real time.

Our mission is to provide industry-leading unified identity protection solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. We develop cutting-edge cybersecurity technology that solves urgent customer needs today and is also a game changer for years to come.

Silverfort’s team includes exceptional researchers, engineers, and technology experts who successfully tackle some of the most complex challenges in cyber-security. Silverfort has happy customers worldwide, strong market validation (including several industry awards), strategic partnerships with the largest security vendors in the world, and significant funding from leading VCs.

We are seeking a highly skilled Global Payroll Specialist to join us. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in managing and optimizing our global payroll processes, overseeing payroll activities across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire payroll process for the Israeli entity (approx. 200 employees)
• Supervise and review EMEA and APAC payroll processes prepared by local specialists (approx. 50 employees)
• Implement and manage an in-house payroll platform for the Israeli entity
• Manage the payroll-related aspects of onboarding and offboarding processes
• Manage time reporting process in a timely manner
• Collaborate with the HR team on enhancing processes and reports
• Manage the activity with the pension agents & operators
• Manage the activity with Social Security, Tax Authorities, and other payroll-related institutions
• Act as the focal point for employees' payroll inquiries
• Ensure all requested employment forms are completed and managed in compliance with local laws and regulations
• Manage accruals for vacation, Havra'a, and other payroll-based accruals
• Manage the payroll journal entries
• Stay informed of relevant local regulatory updates and changes, communicating and enhancing the processes accordingly

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a payroll accountant in global high-tech companies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Hebrew
• Deep understanding of personal income tax legislation, labor codes, and social benefits
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively to deliver timely and high-quality work
• Strong proficiency with MS Excel
• Proficiency with payroll-related systems - implementation experience is an advantage
• Experience in managing external payroll providers is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal skills, explaining complex issues at an understandable level