Payroll Specialist

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing accurately and within established deadlines.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, allowances, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure payroll calculations comply with local legislation, collective agreements, and company policies.
• Perform advanced payroll reconciliations and resolve complex payroll discrepancies.
• Coordinate payroll activities with third-party payroll providers and internal stakeholders.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax, labor, social security, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain payroll controls and audit procedures to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
• Monitor legislative changes and assess impacts on payroll processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for complex payroll-related queries from employees, HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Partner with HR, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Escalate critical issues and propose corrective actions when necessary.

Payroll Systems & Reporting

• Maintain payroll master data.
• Develop and generate payroll reports, analytics, and key metrics.
• Support payroll system enhancements and process automation initiatives.
• Analyze payroll trends and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance payroll service delivery.
• Create and maintain payroll procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Participate in payroll transformation projects, system migrations, and harmonization initiatives.
• Support the development of payroll governance and best practices.

Team Support & Leadership

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior payroll professionals.
• Share knowledge and support payroll training initiatives.
• Act as backup for payroll management responsibilities when required.