Payroll Administrator EMEA

Azenta Life Sciences; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative company in the healthcare sector seeks a dedicated European Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes across multiple countries. This full-time role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations while providing exceptional service to employees. You will play a vital role in shaping payroll policies and procedures, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. With flexible working hours and a commitment to work-life balance, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking scientific developments while advancing your career in a modern, collaborative setting.

Leistungen

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Profit Sharing

5 Days of Special Leave for Sick Children

Access to LinkedIn Learning

30 Days of Vacation

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in payroll accounting with end-to-end processing.
• Vocational training or Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.

Aufgaben

• Oversee payroll delivery for assigned countries and collaborate with vendors.
• Ensure timely completion of payroll activities and compliance with regulations.

Kenntnisse

Payroll Processing

German Tax Laws

Social Security Regulations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in German

Workday Experience

Ausbildung

Vocational Training in Payroll Processing

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Jobbeschreibung

Our international Payroll team is looking for a new talent, starting at the earliest possible time as European Payroll Administrator . (m / f / d)

permanent, full time role

How you’ll add value

In this role, you will oversee payroll delivery in several assigned countries, collaborating with ADP payroll vendor and interacting closely with the Human Resources and Benefits Departments. The role reports to the European Payroll Manager and can be located in either Leipzig (Germany) or Manchester (UK).

What you'll do

• Partner with ADP to prepare monthly payrolls and year-end statements for Switzerland and Germany, with backup support for France and Belgium.
• Serve as the main contact for employees regarding payroll matters, responding promptly to inquiries from internal and external sources.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures for payroll processes and documenting SOPs for all payroll operations.
• Ensure timely completion of post-payroll activities, including labor distribution records, vacation and sick leave accruals, overtime, and withholding statuses.
• Work with payroll and compliance vendors to meet all government reporting requirements for payroll taxes, withholdings, and employer contributions.
• Support data requests from Audit, HR, and Finance departments, including internal controls, general ledger queries, employee reports, and statutory filings such as accident insurance, severely disabled levy, and life insurance.
• Stay updated on local employment laws, data privacy, and tax regulations across countries, identifying and addressing potential payroll compliance risks.
• Support other duties and projects as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Vocational training with additional or advanced training in payroll processing, or a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Several years of experience in payroll accounting.
• Initial experience working with ADP is preferred; Workday experience is a plus.
• Extensive experience with end-to-end payroll processing and operations.
• Knowledge of Swiss and German tax laws, social security regulations, and certification processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel skills with large data sets, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Fluent in German and good command of English; French skills are a plus.
• Proactive, motivated, results-oriented, and driven to achieve objectives.
• Highly accurate with strong judgment, discretion, and numerical affinity.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, sharing information and collaborating effectively.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including issue identification and prioritization.
• A hands-on mentality is preferred.

Our Offer

Join a company contributing to groundbreaking scientific developments and therapies. Enjoy flexible working hours.

Benefit from opportunities in a growing, modern, and innovative company within the healthcare/life sciences industry.

Experience a positive corporate culture and teamwork across locations.

Enhance your international competencies and language skills through development opportunities.

To support work-life balance, we offer 30 days of vacation.

We partner with pme Familienservice to assist employees in various life situations.

Additional benefits include:

• Life insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Profit sharing
• 5 days of special leave per year for sick children
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

Contact:

GENEWIZ Germany GmbH (part of Azenta Life Sciences)