Head of the Payroll Administration Unit

• Lead the Payroll Administration Unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality pension payroll services
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, team spirit, and service excellence
• Represent the Unit in internal and external forums
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of monthly pension payments for over 11,000 beneficiaries
• Hold delegated responsibility for the financial integrity, accuracy and risk management of pension payrolls
• Lead engagement with external auditors, Budget Services and governing bodies
• Promote long-term strategic planning for the evolution of payroll systems
• Provide strategic direction for the design, governance and evolution of payroll and pension administration systems
• Act as the primary point of contact for pensioners and administrative services regarding payroll matters
• Organise and lead regular team meetings
• Participate in seminars and briefings for future pensioners
• Define, interpret, and maintain the control framework, policies and procedures governing pension payroll
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and operational metrics
• Provide regular risk, compliance and performance reporting to senior management and governing bodies

• MBA or Advanced university degree in finance, accounting, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in payroll administration, pension management, or financial operations within international or public sector organisations, or in comparable settings
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing and coaching teams
• Proven experience in managed service delivery and financial oversight
• Experience in change management and leading/guiding organisational or large-scale changes in process and/or technology
• Strong understanding of international tax legislation and pension schemes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems and financial management tools
• Knowledge of HR Access is a distinct advantage
• Excellent knowledge of SAP BO
• Good knowledge of SAGE or equivalent interbank transfer systems
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and a knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, the other
• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 3)
• Enable People (Level 2)
• Ethics and Integrity (Level 2)
• Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3)
• Achieve Results (Level 3)
• Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2)

Knowledge of additional languages is an asset, such as German or Spanish

allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax