EMEA Payroll & Compliance Specialist

Avient Corporation; Konstantynów Łódzki; Hybrid; PLN 298,000 - 373,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient Corporation seeks an experienced payroll professional to manage payroll transactions for Germany, the Nordics and the Netherlands. You will oversee time and attendance, pension administration, and year-end activities, while supporting audits and efficiency projects across the EMEA region.

The role requires a bachelor or master’s degree and at least five years’ payroll experience, with strong German and English communication and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience.
• Knowledge of German payroll legislation.
• Strong English and German communication.
• Experience with payroll audits and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll transactions for assigned geographies (Germany, Nordics, Netherlands).
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of regular and irregular payments.
• Handle related time and attendance transactions and audits.
• Administrate the Employers Pension scheme.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate on payroll projects and system improvements.
• Provide documentation and respond to payroll inquiries from associates and managers.

Skills

Payroll processing

German language

English language

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Oracle

ProTime T&A System

Job description

Avient Corporation seeks an experienced payroll professional to manage payroll transactions for Germany, the Nordics and the Netherlands. You will oversee time and attendance, pension administration, and year-end activities, while supporting audits and efficiency projects across the EMEA region.

The role requires a bachelor or master’s degree and at least five years’ payroll experience, with strong German and English communication and proficiency in MS Office.