Senior Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing for approximately 300 employees working out of our Tel Aviv office. The ideal candidate has a strong background in high-tech, expertise in "Hashavit" payroll software, and over five years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a publicly traded company. You’ll work in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and automated environment. In this role you'll Support the payroll administration process, ensuring timely and accurate execution Collect and update payroll data in the system, ensuring compliance with local regulations Act as the point of reference for employees’ payroll-related inquiries Manage pensions, employee benefits, and interactions with insurance agencies Process new hires and employment terminations Handle monthly reporting to the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) and Tax Authority Calculate and manage vacation and recuperation (havraa) accruals Prepare and record payroll journal entries (JEs), ensuring reconciliation with the general ledger Execute annual 126 reporting and reconciliation Ensure payroll is aligned with company policies, accounting requirements, and legal regulations Implement and adapt payroll processes based on changing regulations and company policies Work closely with external stakeholders on payroll-related topics Maintain strict confidentiality and high service levels What you'll need Israel Payroll Controller certification 5+ years of experience managing payroll processes in Israel Experience in the high-tech industry, a must Proficiency in "Hashavit" payroll software, a must Strong knowledge of Israeli labor laws, payroll regulations, and social security requirements Experience working with payroll institutions and insurance agents Experience in a publicly traded company, an advantage Advanced Excel skills. Google Sheets knowledge, an advantage Ability to work in an automated environment rather than manual processes Strong multitasking skills and high attention to detail Familiarity with Slack, Workday, FloQast, and prior bookkeeping experience, a plus Ability to work in an office environment a minimum of 3 days a week At Lemonade we welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about learning and adapting to the exciting world of AI, as a commitment to ongoing growth in this field is a fundamental part of our culture