Payroll Trainee (F/M/X)

Solvay; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 10 000 - 12 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Lunch allowance

Home Office allowance

Discounts on services

Birthday day off

Free language courses

Discounts on restaurants, hotels and其他

Resumo da oferta

Solvay is seeking a Payroll Trainee in Lisbon, Portugal, to support payroll processing, data management, and compliance within a global HR Services framework. This 12-month internship offers hands-on experience with payroll inputs, validations, and reporting while maintaining strict confidentiality of employee data.

You will contribute to process improvements, audits, and month-end activities, and gain exposure to payroll systems and regulatory requirements.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills; eager to learn payroll processes and legislation.
• Prior academic, internship, or project work in data management or administrative activities is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Support payroll processing activities, including inputs, timesheet validation, adjustments, deductions, and benefit entries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and sensitive employee data with confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, data validation, and compliance with policies.
• Provide first-line support for payroll inquiries and assist with month-end and year-end tasks.
• Support payroll reporting, system testing, and process improvement initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in English

Basic payroll understanding

Data management experience

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / HR / Finance

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About The Role

Our Payroll Operations & Service Delivery team, composed of payroll professionals across multiple countries, is integrated in the Human Resources Service Line and focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services in collaboration with local HR teams, Finance, external payroll providers, and Solvay's Global Business Services (GBS) organization.

As a Payroll Trainee, you will support the payroll team in delivering accurate and timely payroll services while gaining hands‑on experience in payroll administration, employee data management, payroll processing, and compliance activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational payroll knowledge and build expertise in payroll operations within a global environment.

In addition to supporting day‑to‑day payroll activities, the Payroll Trainee will contribute to process improvements, data validation, reporting activities, and payroll compliance initiatives, while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail in all payroll‑related tasks. You will be accountable for:

• Support payroll processing activities, including payroll inputs, timesheet validation, adjustments, deductions, and benefit‑related entries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, employee data, and documentation while handling sensitive employee information with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, data validation, and compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide first‑line support for payroll inquiries and contribute to month‑end and year‑end payroll activities.
• Support payroll reporting, system testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

We offer an internship (12 months) contract based on hybrid working mode.

About You

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn payroll processes, systems, and legislation.

Competencies

• Fluency in English
• Basic understanding of payroll, finance, or HR processes.
• Previous academic, internship, or project experience involving data management or administrative activities, is considered a plus.

Behaviors

• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration Mindset
• Problem Solving Mindset and good Time Management Skills

About The Pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined according to academic background. The Internship Allowance for this role is € 940 - € 1040 per month in Portugal.

Benefits

• Lunch Allowance, Home Office Allowance, Discounts, Day-off on your birthday, Free language courses, Discounts on restaurants, hotels and other services.
• Prioritization of well‑being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About Us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well‑being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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