Payroll Specialist

Perrigo; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Global People Solutions team, based at our Business Services Centre in Warsaw, to perform end-to-end payroll processing for associates across multiple European countries, with primary focus on the DACH region.

You will work with local payroll providers, ensure accuracy and timely execution, and support payroll-related queries while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners for compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in an operational payroll or related function.
• Payroll experience in international context with multiple countries is highly desirable.
• Proficient knowledge of English; working knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Able to work under time pressure with resilience.
• Advanced Excel skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead, prepare and execute recurring payroll closes for multiple countries with local providers.
• Submit change information to local payroll providers for processing in payroll applications.
• Ensure compliance with audit, governance, and legal requirements.
• Perform validations to identify anomalies and resolve corrections promptly.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for client groups and collaborate with the Employee Lifecycle Team.
• Support payroll-related queries, reconciliations, and reporting with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external partners (providers, pension, health) and participate in payroll projects.

Skills

Payroll processing

International payroll

English language

German language

Excel skills

Time pressure resilience

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

HRIS system

Job description

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.

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.

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 energize you too.

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.

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