Payroll Specialist (Middle East & South Africa)

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

As a Payroll Specialist (Middle East & South Africa) you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth execution of HR operational processes while maintaining a strong employee experience. You will be part of a regional HR operations setup supporting multiple countries, working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely HR services. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys operational ownership, working across functions and geographies, and contributing to both process excellence and employee experience.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end onboarding and pre-boarding processes, including visa coordination, documentation, equipment setup, and workspace readiness
• Manage immigration processes such as new employment visas, renewals, cancellations, and ongoing coordination with authorities and internal teams
• Coordinate outsourced payroll processes across multiple countries by providing accurate inputs, validating payroll outputs, and managing end-to-end payment execution
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, immigration regulations, and internal policies across all countries in scope
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, payroll providers, and other cross-functional stakeholders
• Support inpatriation management activities, including housing, mobility-related services, and vendor coordination
• Handle HR administration processes such as contracts, insurance renewals, system updates, and HR data management

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or related HR functional roles
• Hands-on experience working with outsourced payroll providers, including payroll validation and controls
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple operational processes simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a multi-country environment
• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple countries or regions
• Familiarity with immigration processes, Freezone authorities, or similar regulatory environments
• Experience with HR systems such as Workday, SAP, or similar platforms

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We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 51 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to Goodyear.com.

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.