Germany Payroll Manager - AVP

Job Posting Summary

The AVP – EMEA Payroll Delivery will be part of the Global HR Service Delivery (GHR SD) Leadership team.

An experienced Payroll Leader that is a subject matter expert in the German Payroll as well as acting as the first point of contact for guidance around operational aspects of the team’s tasks. This includes all areas of employment taxation, regulatory and statutory reporting as well as overseeing and ensuring appropriate governance of operation tasks. People manager with process improvements background, compliance mindset and proven team player is required to join our team.

In the role you will need to work independently, but in tandem support various teams and projects as they arise. You will act as a key liaison and go to person for any questions or issues related to the German payroll and HR Operations.

Role will be based in Poland / Cracow and supporting Germany. You will report to the Payroll & HR Operations EMEA Hub Manager and the Country Head of Germany who has oversight for few European locations.

Key Responsibilities :

Subject matter expert for all areas of payroll processing for the Germany. Ensure maintenance of technical knowledge and act as advisory role when looking at legislative and regulatory changes that impact Germany.

Deliver payroll for the full population in the Germany and include activities with Finance and all supporting COE’s as needed

Overseeing related HR administration activities day to day activities to support other CoE’s whilst maintaining strong working relationships

Provide support, manage and train German Payroll hub Team to ensure the continuous development of each individual within the team.

Execute effective Governance and Management of processes to identify and manage risk under a focus of risk excellence

Payroll Operational review and provide approval where required including payroll output review and approval and authorization of payments when required

Ensure a dual check of all payroll output prior to submission for approval and sign off

Act as key contact for all payroll and employment tax audit activities such as liaison with internal and external auditors to assist with understanding the key processes providing evidence of key controls

Ensure correct statutory and payroll treatment of inbound and outbound assignees and short-term business visitors via liaison with Global Mobility & external tax consultant

Ensure support of the full SOX & Audit requirements

Mitigate risk by ensuring production of well documented end to end operating processes inclusive of vendor touch points

Ensure effective stakeholder and project management programs are supported around team delivery

Effectively communicate and collaboration with all leadership levels as a key partner and local lead

Develop and build strong partnerships across key areas such as GHR, Finance, Corporate Tax, Audit, Compliance and Global Mobility

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

Fluency in German and English (German language min. C1 level required)

University degree - HR / finance / accounting preferred

10 or more years’ experience in German payroll operations position with a strong understanding of best practice around controls regulations tax compliance and working with outsourced providers

Good knowledge of German Labor law, with special focus on Personal Income Tax and Social Security regulations and HR Lifecycle documents digitization

Payroll & HR Operations subject matter expertise with in-house payroll processing model will be an asset

Very Good Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Very good organizational and communication skills

Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems required, and Workday knowledge will be an asset

Must be detail oriented and deadline driven; ability to work in a fast-paced, structured and team-based environment, as well as independently

Carry out core and complex processing activities in accordance with established procedures

Ability to multitask, ensure accuracy and execute against pre-determined deadlines

Strong organizational skills and time management skills (ability to prioritize)

We offer

Permanent contract from day one.

Partial remote work possibility.

Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary and others).

Premium life insurance package and private pension plan.

Medical package for employees and their families (partner and children).

Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshop, language classes and development programs.

Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice.

Variety of well-being programs.

Location of the role :

EMEA / Poland

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