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EMEA Payroll Specialist

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ASSA ABLOY Group

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Accounting & Tax
  • Galway

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong communication skills, 3+ years of payroll experience, proficiency in MS Office, a degree or equivalent, and experience in project management or process improvement.
  • You will process EMEA payrolls, collaborate on data consolidation, ensure accuracy, maintain controls, handle queries, support month-end reporting, identify improvements, and assist in audits and projects.

Requirements

  • Ability to effectively communicate in the English, both verbally and in writing. Fluency in another European language an advantage but not essential
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Team oriented and able to establish strong effective working relationships
  • Ability to understand challenges or underlying concerns, share ideas, and develop effective responses or escalate to management
  • Strong customer service skills with quality focus
  • Proficient in all MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
  • Degree holder or equivalent relevant experience in business, finance, commerce or similar
  • Experience in project management or process improvement initiatives required
  • Minimum 3 years payroll experience in multi-national companies preferred
  • Knowledge of payroll-related tax/legislative process in EMEA beneficial
  • Ability to effectively communicate in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
  • Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.

Responsibilities

  • End to end processing of payrolls for a variety of countries within EMEA - each with their own complexities - in partnership with our global third-party payroll provider
  • Consolidating payroll change related data in conjunction with HR and Total Rewards teams
  • Preparing payroll-related documentation to ensure payroll accuracy before submittal to our third-party payroll provider
  • Maintaining sufficient controls in place and implemented to capture changes month on month and ensure that any differences are reconciled and explained
  • Answering any employee/HR related queries in a timely manner
  • Providing wider finance team with Month-end reporting documents and answer any relevant queries
  • The role will focus on process improvement in the EMEA Payroll team in order to support the team, automate, scale and deliver successful results in a timely manner in an increasingly complex environment
  • This role will require close collaboration with the International Payroll Manager and EMEA Team, as well as with other key stakeholders in Finance, HR and Total Rewards
  • Identifying gaps or areas of improvement and work with Int’l manager to redesign and standardize processes
  • Updating Documentation of process flow and procedures
  • Working with other stakeholders to identify task owners
  • Working with internal and external audit on all payroll related audits and own action plan completion
  • Collaborating with Payroll Manager, HR and Finance Team in order to plan and execute integration of new payroll entities/countries against planned timelines
  • Other project work related to payroll

FAQs

What is the location for the EMEA Payroll Specialist position?

The position is located in Galway, Ireland.

What are the main responsibilities of the EMEA Payroll Specialist?

The main responsibilities include end-to-end processing of payrolls for various countries within EMEA, consolidating payroll change data with HR, preparing payroll documentation, maintaining controls for payroll accuracy, responding to employee queries, and providing month-end reporting.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a degree or equivalent relevant experience in business, finance, commerce, or similar fields. A minimum of 3 years payroll experience in multi-national companies is preferred.

Is experience with project management or process improvement necessary?

Yes, experience in project management or process improvement initiatives is required.

What skills are necessary for the EMEA Payroll Specialist position?

Necessary skills include excellent communication and organizational skills, strong customer service skills, proficiency in MS Office applications (especially Excel), team orientation, and the ability to identify and address challenges.

Is fluency in languages other than English required?

Fluency in another European language is advantageous but not essential.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

The role offers a multi-cultural shared services environment and encourages embracing challenges in a fast-moving environment.

What opportunities for career development does HID provide?

HID offers extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize potential, along with a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive culture.

Are there any specific projects the EMEA Payroll Specialist will be involved in?

Yes, the specialist will lead key projects related to payroll integrations and process improvement initiatives.

How does HID support work-life balance for its employees?

HID offers a competitive benefits package and annual leave offering to allow for work-life balance.

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ASSA ABLOY Group

Experience a safer and more open world

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Let’s create a safer and more open world – together! ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions with sales of SEK 121 billion and 52,000 employees. The Group has operations in over 70 countries and sales worldwide. ASSA ABLOY’s innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.  We have a feeling of discovery and urge to innovate by working together and telling it like it is, enabling us to be always growing, never boring and leading right. Do you want to be encouraged to act, have responsibilities to grow with and opportunities to explore? Join us!