Payroll Consultant - Caribbean

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

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Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.