Payroll Consultant – Caribbean Full Time NEW

Job Description
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 02, 2026

This role offers location flexibility and may be based in the Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados or Dutch Caribbean market where the successful candidate currently resides.

What is the opportunity?

The Payroll Consultant provides specialized payroll operations support across RBC Caribbean regions. Working closely with the Manager Payroll, the incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining compliance with Caribbean legislation and RBC policies across multiple jurisdictions.

What will you do?

Execute payroll processing activities and coordinate the timely release of salary payments via HR/Payroll systems in accordance with defined SLAs across Caribbean regions
Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of payments to Tax, State Insurance Authorities, and other State agencies/boards
Perform multi-country payroll reconciliation, including internal suspense accounts and General Ledger Salary accounts within appropriate timelines
Prepare posting sheets for payroll reconciliation and General Ledger cost allocation across countries, companies, units/departments
Manage billing and reconciliation of expatriate staff expenses and payroll
Complete specialized payroll calculations (e.g., IA STD, vacation indemnity, commission advances, final pay simulations)
Maintain payroll operations and adhere to all controls by following policies and procedures; report all incidents or breaks
Triage and manage incoming payroll requests via ServiceNow Workflow tool, ensuring proper case distribution and assignment

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

8–10 years of payroll operations experience
5+ years of multi-country or Caribbean payroll processing experience
Degree in HR Management, Payroll Administration, or Business Administration
In-depth knowledge of Caribbean-wide tax laws, regulations, and State Insurance requirements
Working knowledge of international tax treaties and expatriate payroll considerations
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Nice to have

Accounting or payroll certification (e.g., CPP, APA)
Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, and SAP
Experience with expatriate payroll and international compensation
Coaching or mentoring experience

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to keep growing and working together to practice operational excellence while using subject matter expertise, specialized knowledge, and robust capabilities to create exceptional employee experiences. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Opportunities to do challenging work in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact on payroll operations across the Caribbean
Work in a collaborative team with access to professional development and mentoring
Exposure to complex, specialized payroll scenarios that build expertise
 

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Group Problem Solving, Human Resources Policies, Operational Delivery, Payroll Administration, Time Management