Head of the Payroll Administration Unit

Leadership and strategic oversight

• Lead the Payroll Administration Unit ensuring the delivery of high-quality pension payroll services to Co-ordinated and non-Co-ordinated Organisations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement innovation team spirit and service excellence within the team
• Represent the Unit in internal and external forums including coordination with senior stakeholders and participation in strategic planning discussions

Operational management of pension payroll

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of monthly pension payments for over 11000 beneficiaries across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external auditors and Budget Services to certify and transmit accounting data.

Process improvement and systems optimization

• Promote long-term strategic planning for the evolution of payroll systems including the exploration and integration of AI-driven solutions to enhance pensioner management and service delivery.
• Oversee the use and optimisation of HR Access and other payroll-related systems ensuring effective data management and reporting capabilities.

Stakeholder engagement and communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for pensioners and administrative services of Co-ordinated Organisations regarding payroll matters.
• Organise and lead regular team meetings to share updates resolve issues and foster collaboration.
• Participate in seminars and briefings for future pensioners providing clear and accessible information on entitlements and procedures periodic visits to the serviced organisations are expected.

Compliance and control

• Ensure robust internal controls are in place to manage risks and uphold compliance with OECD rules and procedures.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and operational metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications :

Academic Background

• MBA or Advanced university degree in finance accounting human resources or a related field.

Professional Background

• Minimum 10 years of experience in payroll administration pension management or financial operations within international or public sector organisations.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing teams.
• Strong understanding of international tax legislation and pension schemes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Tools

• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems and (knowledge of HR Access is 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).

Additional Information :

Core Competencies

• 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 2); Enable People (Level 3); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 3); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Contract Duration

• Open-ended contract.

Closing date

• This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later thanmidnight 4 January 2026.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at 9328.08 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
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Salary Information

• Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates written tests are foreseen as soon as possible and panel interviews are planned for as soon as possible.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time