Payroll Operations Specialist - German Speaker (F/M/X)

About the role

Our Germany Payroll Team, composed by 5 people, is integrated in our Global Business Services and focuses on executing the monthly payroll for our active employees in collaboration with our HR Service Line.

As a Payroll Operations Specialist, you will be in charge of supporting the Solvay Payroll Team by providing accurate and timely services linked to Payroll and Time for Germany. You will also have the opportunity to help design new processes in addition to monthly payroll operations, and have a positive impact on German Payroll. You will be accountable for:

• Execute the payroll processes and ensure the controls and follow-up in collaboration with the local Payroll team as well with the external payroll provider to ensure the timely and up-to-standard delivery of Payroll service.
• Captures in given payroll and time system needed payroll, benefits and time related data.
• Guarantee the monthly payroll closure activities aligned with the implemented processes and workflows.
• Analyze new legislation and HR rules, and assess their impact on the processes, procedure and tools.
• Support to internal customers on payroll and time related queries through proper and approved communication channels.
• Updates the timesheet; payroll documentation with support and supervision of the local payroll teams.

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (2 days a week if you are from the Lisbon metropolitan area or 2 days a month if you live outside the Lisbon metropolitan area).

About you

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Economy or Finance with some emphasis in Human Resources field or equivalent through experience. Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn payroll processes, systems, and legislation.

Competencies:

• Experience in HR and/or Finance
• Written and Oral Fluency in German, and advanced English
• Knowledge in HR and Payroll related tools (SAP HR, Success Factors and similar tools)
• Payroll operations experience for Germany or other countries is a plus
• Knowledge in German local labor and tax law is a plus

Behaviors:

• Good organization skills, ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to details

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is €27,090 EUR to €31,050 per year in Portugal.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or 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.