Payroll Specialist

Perrigo Company; Województwo mazowieckie; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Perrigo Company is recruiting a Payroll Specialist based in Warsaw to manage end-to-end payroll for multiple European countries, primarily DACH, with back-up coverage for other regions. The role operates in a hybrid model: three days in the office and two remote days.

You will collaborate with local providers and the Employee Lifecycle Team to ensure accurate payroll execution, compliance, and timely reporting, while supporting audits and payroll projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in an operational payroll or related function.
• Payroll experience in an international context across multiple countries is highly desirable.
• Proficient knowledge of English is required; German language would be an advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prepare and execute recurring payroll closes for multiple countries in close collaboration with the local payroll provider.
• Collaborate with the Employee Lifecycle Team to ensure input is processed accurately in the payroll system.
• Ensure compliance with audits, governance requirements and regulatory processes.
• Deliver accurate payroll processing and pre-/post-payroll checks independently.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from client groups and stakeholders.
• Support payroll projects, year-end activities and reconciliation efforts.
• Document processes and maintain knowledge for cross-country backfill.

Skills

English proficiency

German language

Advanced Excel

Time pressure

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more.

We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

We are excited to recruit a Payroll Specialist to join our Global People Solutions team, based at our Business Services Centre in Warsaw. In this role, you will perform all end to end payroll and related activities necessary for the timely calculation of accurate wages and salaries to company associates in multiple European countries, primarily focused on DACH region on the short term. This role will also support other countries as back up within the payroll team.

We currently work in a hybrid model: 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely.

Scope of the Role

• Lead, prepare and execute the recurring payroll closes for multiple countries in close collaboration with the local payroll provider
• In close collaboration with the local Employee Lifecycle Team, ensure all change information is submitted to the local payroll provider for them to process the input in the local payroll application or process all change input submitted by the local Employee Lifecycle Team in the payroll application where managed service is not in place.
• Comply with internal and external audit/governance requirements, legal regulations and approval processes.
• Show commitment to deliver accurate and timely payroll execution by completing all pre-defined processing steps from pre- to post payroll in an independent manner.
• Conduct thorough validations and checks in order to proactively identify anomalies in the trial payroll calculations and swiftly act & resolve to avoid corrections.
• Act as go to person for payroll related questions from your client groups
• Build a solid relationship with the Employee Lifecycle Team to ensure smooth day to day collaboration
• Support internal stakeholders in payroll related queries, including reconciliation activities, payroll posting, Finance reporting, HR queries, …
• Build a solid relationship with external partners, including payroll providers, pension plan providers, health insurance providers, …
• Support in any payroll projects, internal & external audits, …
• Execute all payroll related year end activities in a timely manner to ensure compliance at all time.
• Build and execute a robust set of checks & controls to ensure payroll accuracy before and after the payroll run, including preparation of payroll related reporting.
• Act as an owner and subject matter expert on social legislation for the countries in scope.
• Document knowledge and process instructions to ensure a solid backfill plan when needed.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an operational payroll or related function
• Payroll experience in international context/multiple countries is highly desirable
• Proficient knowledge of English is required;
• Working knowledge of German language would be an advantage
• Resilience to cope with working under time pressure is required
• Advanced excel skills are an asset

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach

We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.