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With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.  Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team that includes its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. Note: Please submit all resumes in English. About the Job As a Senior Specialist, Payroll, you will elevate OpenTable’s global payroll function by building future-proof processes and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Reporting directly to the Manager of International Payroll, you will guide the business through an increasingly complex international payroll environment with a strong growth mindset and a high level of accountability. In this individual contributor role, you will lead end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for key regions, while partnering closely with Human Resources, Tax, Legal, and Finance. Your work ensures our global team members are paid accurately and on time, directly supporting the workforce that empowers our restaurant partners to thrive. Responsibilities Manage and process timely, accurate, and multi-frequency payroll operations for key international regions (including Australia and Mexico) and provide backup support for other countries (such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India). Ensure strict compliance with global payroll tax regulations, fringe benefits, stock-based compensation, global mobility, and annual filing requirements. Partner closely with Human Resources, Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams to proactively address multi-jurisdictional payroll implications and resolve complex queries. Direct the relationship management and performance oversight of international third-party payroll service providers to guarantee adherence to service level agreements. Draft and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and comprehensive payroll calendars, identifying opportunities for process improvements and internal control enhancements. Collaborate with Human Resources Operations to ensure seamless data flow across enterprise payroll integrations, proactively identifying and resolving technical issues. Minimum Qualifications 6+ years of payroll experience processing payroll within professional practice or in-house corporate environments. Proven experience processing payroll and managing tax reporting across multiple countries, specifically including the United States, Australia, or Mexico. Deep understanding of end-to-end payroll lifecycles, including payroll accounting, tax liabilities, annual filings, and data flow. Practical experience working with modern enterprise-level Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) or payroll systems (such as Workday, ADP, or CloudPay). Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation, professional accounting qualification, or an equivalent certification. Professional proficiency in Spanish to support Latin American payroll operations and cross-regional communication. Proven experience managing and collaborating with third-party international payroll vendors. Strong track record of designing Standard Operating Procedures, optimizing system integrations, or supporting complex payroll audits. Benefits and Perks Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth Company-paid subscription to Headspace Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (