Senior Payroll Specialist (EMEA Region)

The Offer

• Flexible working options
• A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent

The Job

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing the full scope of payroll processes across the EMEA region in collaboration with external payroll providers, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees.

This role involves close collaboration with HR and IS&T departments on payroll-related matters and applications, as well as acting as an administrator for local payroll providers.

It is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days of presence in the Ratingen (Germany) office per week.

Key Responsibilities :

• Process day-to-day payroll activities
• Export and verify information from SAP for employee payments
• Coordinate payroll matters with local payroll providers
• Review the payroll summary / GL reports and post them in SAP
• Prepare account reconciliations and audit transactional data monthly
• Post payroll journal entries and perform year-end activities
• Reconcile government remittance accounts
• Work with HR on benefit changes and leaves of absence
• Provide positive communication with employees to resolve payroll queries
• Generate various reports for internal groups
• Assist EMEA Operations Manager with special projects as needed

The Profile

Job Requirements :

• Proficiency in payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, especially Germany, UK, France and the Netherlands
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Understanding of payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of SOX controls within the Payroll process
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues timely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask on competing priorities
• Must be a team player with a high level of accountability
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Excel
• Fluent in English and German, further languages such as French, Italian or Spanish a plus

Behavioural Skills :

• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Proficient in stakeholder management
• High sense of accountability and strategic orientation
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to work in a matrix environment

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a Multinational Product Organization
• Partner with and learn from seasoned professionals / leaders
• Exposure to latest tech stack
• Accelerated career growth
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with a healthy work life balance
• Culture of meritocracy, inclusion, empowerment and fun
• Competitive pay and benefits

The Employer

Our client is the leading provider of Digital Front Ends (DFEs) and workflow solutions for the growing industrial and graphic arts print industries.