Project IT Engineer (m / f / d)

We understand that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and that’s why we’re inspired to make A Better World for Pets. Antech is comprised of a diverse team of individuals who are committed to each other’s growth and development. Our culture is centered on our guiding philosophy, The Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. Today Antech is driving the future of pet health as part of Mars Science & Diagnostics, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

The International Payroll Manager will be responsible for building a solid international payroll process and creating a Shared Service Center across 12 countries to provide a compliant monthly workflow.

This role would suit a numerically minded, organized, and quick-to-learn individual who is keen to work as part of a dynamic and busy team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working in close cooperation with the international payroll providers to guarantee a legally flawless processing of the monthly payroll for each ANTECH country in compliance with country-specific requirements.
• Establishment of a shared service.
• Continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Responsible for staying abreast of all payroll laws and payroll tax regulations as well as continuous improvement of processes and detection and remediation of any process defects.
• Responsible for the accurate management of all collected associates' master data across borders and the maintenance of those.
• Duties may include auditing and reconciling accounting records, preparation of periodic bank and insurance reports, internal control development, and documentation.
• Acts as payroll lead in system implementations and updates as the need arises.
• Coordinates and collaborates with P&O on new policies and amendments to existing policies that affect employees’ compensation and benefits.
• Calculation and processing monthly payroll figures, including deductions, commissions, variable, etc.
• Certifications and correspondence with authorities and offices.
• Coordinates with Accounting for financial reporting, auditing, and general ledger purposes.
• Maintains vacation, service award, holiday, bonus hour, and sick leave reports.
• Preparing monthly invoicing figures.
• Preparing salary cost calculations for sales proposals.
• Deliver process excellence and ability to problem solve quickly and effectively.
• Ensure ethical practices, in alignment with company values and Mars Five Principles.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Finance or similar.
• Previous Payroll experience is required.
• Further training in international income tax law or social security law.
• Experienced leader: 5 years experience in the role as manager and a minimum of 5 years of Payroll experience required.
• Proficient in MS Office package.
• Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Can work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, used to deadlines and communication skills.
• Decision-maker with good reasoning skills.
• Ability to work with complex international topics; quick learner.
• Fluent in English and German (C1+) – verbal and written (other European language is a plus).
• Confident working with people at all levels of the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all of our associates.