Payroll Specialist

Role SummaryProvide support to payroll administration and related systems by preparing and managing integrations, file imports and exports, and ad hoc payroll reports. Compile and perform quality checks on monthly and annual reporting for external authorities as well as internal and external stakeholders. Investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies. Cooperate with payroll and HR colleagues, labour law representatives, finance, and accounting functions in order to maintain, administer and develop the payroll related systems and payroll operations in compliance with local legislation, collective bargaining agreements, policies, and procedures.Job ResponsibilitiesPayroll AdministrationDeliver accurate and timely processing of payroll; input and maintain payroll data; check payrolls for accuracy prior to submission; prepare complex manual payments when required; complete financial reconciliations.Operational ComplianceIdentify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.Solutions AnalysisInterpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.HR Data ManagementCarry out complex HR data processing tasks; advise colleagues when needed and use expertise to help improve data collection tools and administration processes.Insights and ReportingContribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.Policy Development and ImplementationWork within established procedures to achieve specified goals.Continuous ImprovementContribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and generate new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.Information and Business AdviceResolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.Internal Client Relationship ManagementBuild effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.Project ManagementWork within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.Document PreparationOrganize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.HR Data Analytics and InsightsDeliver analyses of HR data; identify trends and contribute to the creation of HR insights that enable the diagnosis of business issues, enhancement of employee engagement, and/or improvement of business performance.EducationBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level 6