Contract Type: Independent Contractor / Consultant
Regions of Expertise: EMEA, APAC, or LATAM (one or more required)
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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced ADP Celergo Payroll Consultant to support global payroll operations across EMEA, APAC, and/or LATAM. This contract role is ideal for a specialist who has hands-on experience implementing, managing, and optimizing ADP Celergo for multi-country payrolls. The consultant will work closely with internal HR, Finance, and regional teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end global payroll processes using ADP Celergo for assigned regions (EMEA, APAC, LATAM).
- Coordinate monthly payroll inputs, audits, and approvals with internal stakeholders and in-country payroll providers.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, statutory requirements, and reporting obligations.
- Troubleshoot payroll issues, reconcile discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.
- Maintain and update employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and tax adjustments.
- Support Celergo configuration, workflow optimization, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with Finance teams on payroll funding, GL files, and month-end close.
- Create documentation, SOPs, and knowledge materials for internal teams.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on global payroll best practices and regional nuances.
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Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with ADP Celergo global payroll solutions.
- Direct experience running payroll in at least one major region:
- EMEA: UK, EU countries, Middle East, Africa
- APAC: India, Singapore, China, Australia, Japan, etc.
- LATAM: Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, etc.
- Strong understanding of multi-country payroll operations and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to work with in-country payroll partners and navigate region-specific regulations.
- Advanced skills in payroll data validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, global environment.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience participating in Celergo implementations, migrations, or integrations.
- Exposure to large multinational corporate environments.
- Familiarity with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or other HRIS tools.
- Fluency in an additional language (Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, or Mandarin).
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Contract Details
- Contract length: 6–12 months (with possibility of extension)
- Hours: Flexible; may require overlap with global time zones
- Rate: Competitive, based on experience and regional expertise
- Start date: Immediate or based on availability