Senior Payroll Associate EMEA

SC Johnson; Frimley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global consumer goods company in Frimley as a Senior Payroll Associate EMEA on a fixed 15-month contract. You'll ensure accurate payroll processing across EMEA countries, manage expatriate payroll, and provide support to HR teams. This role requires 4 years of payroll experience in EMEA, a Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting, and fluency in English and German. Enjoy a collaborative working culture, with remote work options available once a week.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working culture

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of payroll experience in EMEA countries.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Experience with expatriate payroll and tax reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees for EMEA countries.
• Assist in the process of expatriate payroll and tax reporting.
• Manage MyHR ticket resolution and maintain communication with payroll vendors.

Skills

Payroll management

Fluent in English and German

Creativity in high complexity issues

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Certified Payroll Professional or country equivalent

Job description

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

SC Johnson has the opportunity for a Senior Payroll Associate EMEA

Fixed term contract for 15 months

Overview

Processing of end to end payroll for a number of countries, which includes; collation of payroll input, statutory and taxation payments, ensuring that the calculation of the payroll is in compliance with the specific country payroll regulations, corporate policies and internal controls ( audit compliance) while ensuring that all government reporting and remittances are disbursed timely and accurately.

Senior Payroll Associate EMEA need to balance multiple / changing priorities to meet demanding deadlines with internal and external contacts. Some degree of creativity and latitude is expected especially as it relates to high complexity issues.

This position is also responsible for developing good working relationships and maintaining a high degree of customer service with key internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees for EMEA countries
• Assists in process of expatriate payroll and tax reporting for countries under EMEA as required.
• MyHR ticket management and resolution for countries under the scope of the HR Delivery Centre. Maintained GPT mailbox for communication with external payroll providers and HR teams and employee queries.
• Partner with colleagues to assist with payroll processes, cycles and projects with COE, HRBP’s, business leaders, Global / Regional Finance, and other stakeholders within SCJ, to ensure smooth delivery of the payroll processes, cycles & projects.
• Ensure country toolboxes are regularly reviewed and updated for relevant countries
• First point of contact with Payroll vendors EMEA for those countries directly responsible for.
• Close co-operation with Senior Payroll Specialists to assist where required and with Local finance.
• Partner with Regional Payroll Manager and Associate Manager to implement instructions received from Total Rewards and Global Payment Departments to implement changes in SCJ’s compensation programs within and outside of WD. Analyze tax changes and works with Seniors and Leaders to guide approach with SCJ business partners to implement changes.

Experience you’ll bring

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline with 4 years of payroll experience in EMEA countries
• Certified Payroll Professional or country equivalent
• Experience - functional / industry / commercial knowledge, business acumen
• Be able to manage and prioritize workload.
• Fluent English and German

What we offer

We offer an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded. We are working as a One HR Team, we are coming to the office 4 days per week to cooperate and support each other.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote work available once a week for eligible employees.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at.