Payroll Analyst

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 191,245 - 254,993; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structure

Premium employee experience

Range of benefits

Job summary

A reputable spirits company in Warsaw is seeking an experienced payroll specialist to manage payroll administration across multiple European countries. This role requires over 3 years of experience in payroll compliance and a strong proficiency in data analysis and communication skills. The company supports personal and professional growth and offers competitive benefits tailored to a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll compliance and regulations in Europe.
• Ability to analyze, reconcile, and resolve payroll issues.
• Experience with payroll processes and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll for multiple countries in Europe.
• Collaborate with HR and external payroll providers.
• Prepare reports and analyze payroll data for improvements.

Skills

European payroll administration

Fluency in English

Proficient in Google apps and Excel

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Discretion to handle confidential information

Tools

Workday

Job description

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What You Can Expect

• Reviews the payroll of around 4-6 countries in the Europe region (including, but not limited to: Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic).
• Records payroll changes such as inputs, special payments, deductions, etc.
• Collaborates with external payroll providers, HR and Legal to ensure that payroll is executed in a timely manner.
• Provides information to external suppliers such as consultants, auditors.
• Investigates discrepancies in payroll information and/or documentation.
• Process Vacation payroll payments per Country regulations.
• Manages and oversees the Time & Attendance tracking, updates and adjustments for employees.
• Work with Vendor to process severance payments.
• Ensure compliance with country requirements related to payrolls listed in Job Description.
• Provide information to internal and external auditors and government agencies.
• Monitor tax notifications, social security and other government requirements; record and comply with the timely payment of taxes, contributions and withholding taxes related to payroll.
• Capture payroll changes in Workday via Workday Worksheet.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, as well as compliance with legal regulations and others such as SOX.
• Have a general understanding of Payroll GL/JE processes.
• Maintain and increase knowledge about payroll-related legislation and changes.
• Validates payments to employees, bank disbursements, and issues checks when necessary.
• Coordinates payments to suppliers if necessary.

Analysis and Project Management

• Prepares ad hoc reports, metrics and presentations.
• Analyzes information and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare monthly reports for Accounting, Controllership, Tax, Corporate, etc.
• Leads process improvements projects and actions plans, follows up on open items, due dates and communicates status to Management.
• Carries out the analysis, user tests and coordinate go-live.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3+ years of experience in European payroll administration (payroll compliance and regulations).
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Proficient in Google apps (sheets, docs, etc.), as well as Excel.
• Experience with payroll interrelationships with accounting and General Ledger (GL).
• Knowledge and experience in payroll processes, compensations, payroll taxes, social security, savings accounts, pension plans.
• Partner with other areas to achieve process improvements, achieve goals and meet deadlines.
• Strong mathematical skills with ability to research, analyze, reconcile, and resolve complex time and payroll issues.
• Discretion to handle confidential information.
• Oral and written communication skills and ability to clearly discuss payroll issues with employees at different levels in the organization and externally with payroll providers and government agencies.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

What Makes You Unique

• Experience with Workday desirable.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.