Payroll Specialist - EMEA (14 months contract)

at  Syniverse

Syniverse is the world’s most connected company. Whether we’re developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we’re able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits.
Who We’re Looking For
Job Profile Summary
This position is responsible for all aspects of Europe and Middle East payroll functions. This includes coordination of monthly payrolls using external providers, maintaining policies and procedures, time and attendance records, overtime and exception time reporting, multi-country tax maintenance, and stock options recording. This position also supports the financial and tax accounting aspects of all payroll processes. In addition, this position prepares and coordinates internal and external audits regarding payroll related, as well as support for special projects on an as needed basis
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Some of What You’ll Do
Responsibilities
Gather, receive, verify, transmit and load all monthly payroll data for the region. This includes, but is not limited to new hires, leavers, salary changes, cost center changes, overtime, sick pay, maternity pay, retroactive pay, shift differentials, commissions, bonuses, awards, COLA, stock data, taxable fringe benefits and expatriates management.
Maintain internal time reporting process for all exempt and non-exempt employees.
Year-end administration and annual audit responsibility.
Maintain all severance and salary continuation schedules for compliance.
Complete all necessary unemployment and payroll related census data.
Create and maintain SOP manual for payroll processes.
Ensure payment files are processed, or payments manually created as necessary.
Schedule and complete out-of-sequence payrolls, as needed.
Monthly, quarterly and annual payroll taxes and reconciliation.
Design, distribute and communicate annual payroll calendars for the EMEA monthly payrolls.
Primary contact for employees regarding payroll related matters.
Partner with Human Resources and Finance to research and resolve payroll and accounting issues.
Prepare payroll funding requests.
Payroll Accounting & Audits
Create and maintain accurate periodic payroll audit reports for compliance and reporting.
Prepare quarterly PTO accrual reports for Finance.
Coordinate configuration changes to the time and attendance platform to create efficiency.
Prepare payroll reconciliations and month end close process.
Prepare schedules and provide support for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
General Support
Provide executive management and department managers with payroll reports and ad hoc analysis.
Manage the global commission payment process by ensuring that the approved commission payments are disbursed to the appropriate payroll personnel globally.
Perform special projects, as requested.
Qualification
5+ years of experience in the administration of multistate Payroll systems required. Experience with Workday preferred.
Bachelor degree required. Accounting degree a plus
Fluent in English and French. German preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting and HR concepts
Experience with processing multi-country payroll taxes
Highly productive with minimal guidance or supervision
Must have advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
Able to effectively work on a variety of simultaneous assignments within a team environment
Demonstrates competence in performing under pressure with attention to detail while maintaining a high level of confidentiality
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Why You Should Join Us
Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture.
At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world.
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