Job Ref: AS/73899/GM
Package: €50-75,000.00 + 10% Bonus + Benefits
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Job type: Senior Payroll Specialist
Position type: Permanent
Languages: English (essential), German (essential)
Hours: Full-time
Contact name: Andy Shaw
Contact Company: JAM Global Mobility Recruitment
The Background:
This employer of choice is actively seeking an addition within their European HR Department. Working as the Senior Payroll Specialist, the successful candidate will be responsible for all German payroll issues. Additionally, you will support the European HR function by providing strategic direction regarding the completion of various change & transformation projects.
The Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible but not limited to the following:
Lead payroll projects regarding the standardisation and harmonisation of payroll processes and procedures
Ensure accurate and timely processing of German payroll
Ensure fixed payroll data is accurately and timely transferred to regional payroll platform
Enter variable pay data into Payroll System
Initiate the monthly pay cycles and resolve pay generation issues
Manage expatriate payments for international assignees for assigned countries
Review system generated reports, determine if accurate processing was accomplished, and correct any errors
Participate in internal controls design and testing
Perform Ad Hoc reporting of payroll data
Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records
Respond to inquiries for the payrolls of assigned countries
Actively participate in payroll related work process improvement initiatives
Document all outside the system work practices and operating guidelines for assigned payrolls
Participate in the development of best practices within the scope of payroll processing
Perform payroll control reconciliations
In collaboration with external provider, stay current on payroll practices and regulations for assigned countries
Develop relationships with provider and Country HR Managers to ensure the smooth flow of payroll related information
Provide effective service to internal customers
Remit payments to tax and social insurance authorities and benefits providers; complete and submit any required regulatory forms
Calculate tax gross ups for special payments
Generate off-cycle payments as required
Fund payroll bank accounts
The Person:
To effectively carry out this role you will be required to be highly confidential, pro-active, well organized and a confident communicator with a proven track record of managing German payroll issues.
To Apply:
Please forward your CV quoting ref AS/73899/GM or by calling Andy Shaw on +44 (0)754 569 7713 .
JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position.
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