Payroll Specialist with German

EMEA Recruitment is working with a large International Brand to recruit a highly skilled Europe & Africa Payroll Specialist . This critical role ensures the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in line with the company's global financial standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a multi-jurisdictional environment and wants to contribute to efficient financial operations across key European and African markets.

The Europe & Africa Payroll Specialist is responsible for, but not limited to, the accurate and timely processing of payrolls for multiple countries, including : Germany, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, Turkey, and South Africa.

You will ensure strict compliance with local Government payroll laws and regulations, troubleshoot and resolve payroll issues efficiently, and deliver quality customer service. You will partner with the HR Team, external suppliers, and payroll vendors to resolve issues and ensure all taxing liabilities are properly remitted.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll runs, including calculating wages, deductions, and overtime.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions such as salaries, benefits, garnishments, and taxes.
• Cooperatively engage with in-country payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Review and validate timekeeping data for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Process monthly / quarterly Expat shadow payroll entries and 3rd party relocation entries.
• Respond to employees regarding their payroll information in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain payroll support documents per internal policies and procedures.
• Drive change by collaborating on procedures to streamline payroll processes .
• Provide essential support for both internal and external audit inquiries.
• Own benefits processes with local and global vendors (Pension Plan, Meal Allowance, Vacations tracker, Health Insurance, etc.), including their implementation into the payroll system.

Experience and Qualifications Required

Benefits

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