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Job Area: Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group > Global Accounting Ops Center
General Summary:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The focus of the Senior Payroll Accountant is to manage comprehensive payroll activities, including payroll analysis and review (ensuring completeness and accuracy), payroll reporting, and year-end tasks. Responsibilities include providing payroll reports for Business Units, Stock and Patent Teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on payroll issues, and supporting global payroll initiatives. The role requires coordination with BU finance teams and HR to address all payroll issues, including those escalated from payroll processors.Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process end-to-end payroll for various countries in EMEA, including Sweden, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Finland, Spain, etc.Collaborate with HR for payroll input validation, confirmation of employee timesheets, one-time payouts, overtime, leave of absence notifications, severance payments, and provide the information to payroll service providers within stipulated timelines.Validate payroll reports shared by service providers to ensure timely and error-free payroll processing.Perform variance analysis control and research variance reports to determine the next course of action.Process reimbursements and claims requested by employees as per schedule.Provide backup support for payrolls in other countries as needed.Ensure full compliance with tax and social insurance filings and payments.Prepare payroll accounting files for monthly payroll, time accrual, and pension-related accounting.Handle payroll and tax year-end processing based on country-specific requirements.Address employee queries regarding payrolls and timesheets.Work with multiple departments such as HR, Legal, Finance, and Benefits on various requirements.Assist in internal audits with a high emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.Maintain and update standard operating procedures quarterly.Adhere to operational controls in collaboration with the EMEA payroll manager in Hyderabad.
Skills required:
A minimum of 8 years' experience in EMEA payroll processingExperience processing payroll using ADP GlobalViewProficient in using Workday and ADP Streamline in previous rolesHands-on experience processing RSUs, ESPPs, etc., in payrollStrong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholdersProficiency in using MS Excel for payroll reconciliationsAbility to understand and meet deadlines with high qualityRequired to work in the European time zone
Skills preferred:
Proficiency in any European language, such as German, French, or SpanishHands-on payroll experience in Sweden, France, or the UKExperience with ADP GlobalView payroll implementationPayroll certification, such as CPP
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
4+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.POSITION SUMMARY:
The focus of the Senior Payroll Accountant is to manage comprehensive payroll activities, including payroll analysis and review (ensuring completeness and accuracy), payroll reporting, and year-end tasks. Responsibilities include providing payroll reports for Business Units, Stock and Patent Teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on payroll issues, and supporting global payroll initiatives. The role requires coordination with BU finance teams and HR to address all payroll issues, including those escalated from payroll processors.Key RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process end-to-end payroll for various countries in EMEA, including Sweden, UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Finland, Spain, etc.Collaborate with HR for payroll input validation, confirmation of employee timesheets, one-time payouts, overtime, leave of absence notifications, severance payments, and provide the information to payroll service providers within stipulated timelines.Validate payroll reports shared by service providers to ensure timely and error-free payroll processing.Perform variance analysis control and research variance reports to determine the next course of action.Process reimbursements and claims requested by employees as per schedule.Provide backup support for payrolls in other countries as needed.Ensure full compliance with tax and social insurance filings and payments.Prepare payroll accounting files for monthly payroll, time accrual, and pension-related accounting.Handle payroll and tax year-end processing based on country-specific requirements.Address employee queries regarding payrolls and timesheets.Work with multiple departments such as HR, Legal, Finance, and Benefits on various requirements.Assist in internal audits with a high emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.Maintain and update standard operating procedures quarterly.Adhere to operational controls in collaboration with the EMEA payroll manager in Hyderabad.
Skills required:
A minimum of 8 years' experience in EMEA payroll processingExperience processing payroll using ADP GlobalViewProficient in using Workday and ADP Streamline in previous rolesHands-on experience processing RSUs, ESPPs, etc., in payrollStrong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detailExcellent communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholdersProficiency in using MS Excel for payroll reconciliationsAbility to understand and meet deadlines with high qualityRequired to work in the European time zone
Skills preferred:
Proficiency in any European language, such as German, French, or SpanishHands-on payroll experience in Sweden, France, or the UKExperience with ADP GlobalView payroll implementationPayroll certification, such as CPP
