International Payroll Advisor

Short Description

 Job Title: International Payroll Advisor

Job ID: 35164

Job Location: Portugal, Spain

Function: Finance (CFO)

Working pattern: Hybrid

Why we need this role

As an International Payroll Advisor you'll deliver accurate payrolls in the EMEA region and be the subject matter expert on those payrolls, also supporting the EMEA Payroll Manager in creating consistent and standard processes.

What you'll do

• To be the subject matter expert on the assigned payrolls in EMEA region (UK, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands)
• Process and communicate all payroll updates and changes with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail of manual payroll input
• To have a good understanding on local labour laws impacting payroll
• Ensure that data is received in line with established payroll formats and deadlines
• To be primary point of contact for employee queries in relation to designated payrolls
• Process payroll funding in each location – salaries and 3rd party payments in collaboration with the Treasury Team
• Handle payroll closing activities
• Maintain a detailed process documentation with the help of the EMEA Payroll Manager for all EMEA payrolls
• Interact with the global payroll provider and sub-contractors if applicable
• Audit the payroll calculations and payroll output reports (G2N, Variance Report, payslips, payment files, etc). Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in payroll records
• Identify improvements, opportunities for process automation and implement any resultant changes
• Provide advice on best practices on routine as well as complex payroll transactions while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database, updating data as necessary and ensuring that the payroll database is working correctly
• Assist & co-operate in any internal or external audits / projects

What we're looking for

Skills

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Excel
• High level of customer focus
• Analytically minded
• High level of accuracy and attention
• Self-starter and proactive
• Adapting quickly to a fast paced environment

Experience

• Minimum 4-5 years of experience working in payroll business
• Recent operational payroll experience within EMEA
• Strong knowledge on UK and Poland payrolls
• Processed international payrolls and worked with global payroll providers
• Strong payroll systems experience
• SAP SuccessFactors experience preferred
• Highly organised and able to effectively multi-task and prioritise workload
• CIPP (advantageous) or similar
• BA Diploma

Skills