Senior Payroll Specialist

Every day Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit debit prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies more than 1300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to fulfill this diverse role. Working as part of the HR team you will ensure the smooth operation of multiple payrolls through partnering with outsourced payroll vendors. You will ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are met and the end user experience is of high standard. This is an excellent opportunity at a global organisation.

How you will contribute:

• Execute and oversee on-time accurate monthly payroll to all team members across multiple payrolls
• Working with external payroll vendors and HR to ensure timely and accurate payment to team members
• Liaise with payroll and benefit providers pension providers & healthcare providers as necessary in relation to the inputs/outputs to payroll.
• Maintain payroll inbox responding to all queries in a timely manner
• Prepare all input for payrolls flowing from numerous channels
• Review net salary calculations as part of pre-payroll validations
• Release and validate payments files to internal finance
• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting monthly/quarterly/annual returns
• Support payroll audits as required
• Use own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the team where possible
• Support/manage payroll projects as required
• Maintain confidentiality at all levels and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential adhering to GDPR regulations
• Maintain update and help create relevant Payroll policies procedures and manuals
• Actively respond to queries from payroll vendors HR Business Partners employees and external agencies as required.
• Support the HRBP with responses to Works Council queries
• Ad-hoc duties as assigned
• Employ a general understanding of payroll tax laws wage regulations labor laws and withholding order administration to provide assistance to team members with payroll and time keeping related questions. Investigates and corrects payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Utilizes Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and timekeeping systems to update team member information process payroll gather data and generate reports.
• Enrol starters/administer leavers to benefit programmes as required
• Manage and lead the relationship with the payroll vendors and ensure adherence to agreed SLAs

Required Competencies

• As a skilled specialist completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
• Works on assignments requiring considerable initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
• Technical ability - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suite; Human Resource Information Systems (Payroll Time & Attendance HCM)
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work to high standards and accuracy consistently
• Ability to complete tasks maintain documentation and adhere to best practice standards
• Self-motivated with drive enthusiasm and commitment
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues and deal appropriately with confidential information
• Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing work environment - ability to balance and prioritise multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment
• Exceptional Communication Interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• High attention to detail and thorough execution

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4 Years Relevant Exp in a high volume fast paced payroll environment
• Hands-on experience with German payroll is required
• Experience working with payroll vendors and systems and HRIS knowledge
• Fluent oral and written German and English language skills are essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Relevant Payroll Certification
• 2-4 years in payroll for a Global organisation
• Experience with payroll projects such as implementations
• Experience in dealing with payroll audits

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