Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist Job Req Id 26985876 Location Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Posted Aug. 14, 2026 Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview The Payroll Specialist performs relatively complex assignments. Has direct impact on the business by ensuring the quality of the tasks or services provided. Works under little to no direct supervision. May service an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Applies working knowledge of technical and professional principles and concepts and in depth knowledge of team objectives. Understands how assigned duties contribute to the work of the team/unit and how the units coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve the objectives of the function. Ensures the quality and service of self and others. May recommend new options to enhance productivity in accordance with guidelines. Requires tact and diplomacy when exchanging complex or sensitive information with others. Is sensitive to audience diversity. Basic knowledge of the organization, the business and its policies required. Typically responsible for resolving basic to moderately complex problems based on practice and precedence. Able to assess applicability of similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures. Responsibilities The Payroll Specialist will support assigned system and process transactions for monthly payrolls and follows established process flows developed for all job transactions. Processes assigned tickets meeting the Service Level Agreement requirements. Works within established deadlines and schedules. Works with other team members on established projects and initiatives. Performs more complex tasks in support of the team manager and area projects as assigned. Prepares manual pay calculations and reworks. Resolves and respond directly to employee inquiries and transactions regarding pay and benefits. Reviews work of more junior payroll specialists. Coaches and trains more junior payroll specialists. Authorizes payments via banking payment systems. Works under little to no direct supervision and supports an expansive and/or diverse array of products/services. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency. Qualifications 2-4 years relevant experience in a related job that would provide a basic knowledge activities, policies, and procedures of the work area. Experience in Operations Working knowledge of technical and professional principles Microsoft Excel proficiency Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Job Family Group Operations - Services Job Family Payroll Time Type Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr