Senior Payroll Specialist

Job descriptionJob Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. You will collaborate closely with the Human Resources department and other stakeholders to analyze payroll data, manage HRIS systems, and support various accounting functions. Your expertise in payroll systems such as Workday and PeopleSoft will be essential in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

GERMAN FLUENCY IS A MUST!

Your Day to Day:

• Coordinate the processing of all global payroll cycles including regular payroll runs and off-cycles
• Perform all info type and time compares before each payroll run to ensure accuracy within SAP and Payroll Systems
• Responsible for checking all payroll reports to identify payroll issues before processing and conducting root cause analysis for correction
• Lead and provide guidance regarding the time systems on various payroll/time projects
• Responsible for reconciling payroll to the general ledger and coordination for all global payroll funding and third-party payments
• Responsible for answering employee’s and nonemployee’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 payroll and time inquiries and continually evaluating opportunities to increase capabilities of Tier I support inquiries.
• Assist with year-end processes for all countries to ensure successful year end including all required government forms
• Responsible for reviewing all retro pay adjustments for accuracy
• Prepare payroll forecast versus actual report for analysis and to provide to Treasury for forecast and cash flow funding purposes
• Work with provider as payroll’s point of contact to identify and resolve all global payroll processing issues and find ways to correct these issues moving forward
• Establish and maintain measurable global payroll metrics to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement. Report metrics and provide recommendation for process improvements to management
• Work closely with provider to resolve employee global payroll issues and enter tickets with ticketing system when necessary
• Work on various payroll projects to ensure continuous improvement from a payroll/time perspective
• Manage reporting for employee pension and benefits contributions and employer matching
• Work with HR and Finance systems to maintain accurate payroll and pension records and ensure accurate reporting to pension administrators
• Assist in resolving issues related to salary, benefits and pension accounts
• Work with SLA’s within the ticketing system. Report SLA results and identify and implement process solutions for improvements
• Perform additional duties as assigned payroll manager
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential

Who You Are:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience including global payroll processing
• Minimum 3- 5 years experience processing global payroll in a high volume environment
• Experience in answering employees/nonemployees global payroll Tier 2 and Tier 3 questions in a timely and professional manner
• Experience with SAP/Success Factors
• Experience in outsourced payroll organization
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to accuracy
• Experience working in a high volume, accurate data entry, fast paced and dynamic environment
• Detail oriented and experience in global payroll processing with tight deadlines
• Outstanding work ethic and desire for advancing the organization
• Team-oriented style and strong customer service attitude
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability and willingness to work flexible work hours to ensure payroll deadlines are met.

If you are a proactive individual with a passion for payroll management and a commitment to accuracy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Senior Payroll Analyst.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: 83.075,00€ - 88.408,00€ per year

Experience:

• SAP: 3 years (Required)
• Successfactors: 1 year (Required)
• payroll: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote