Junior Payroll Specialist

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Processing: Execute the full payroll cycle for a designated portfolio of several EU countries, including data input, validation, calculation, and final transmission to external payroll providers
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Perform reconciliations of payroll data against source systems. Investigate and resolve all discrepancies quickly and accurately
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all local tax, social security, and statutory requirements
• Variable Compensation: Accurately process complex payroll inputs, including bonuses, commissions, equity transactions (RSUs/Stock Options), expatriate allowances, and complex termination payments
• Support: Utilize strong analytical skills and proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
• Customer Service: Provide prompt, professional, and confidential support to employees regarding complex payroll calculations, deductions, and tax inquiries, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction
• Internal Partnership
• Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams (HR, Finance) to ensure accurate employee classifications, benefits administration, and payroll transactions
• Support: Assist with internal and external payroll audits by preparing necessary documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls (e.g., SOX compliance)
• Ad hoc – perform ad hoc tasks as and when assigned by the payroll manager

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