Payroll Assistant

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What we can offer you
We provide a range of benefits across our locations, including but not limited to:

• We are a remote-first organization and most of our roles are work-from-home
• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

The role:

We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to provide critical support for our day-to-day payroll operations, including payroll processing support, administrative assistance, and team back-up. Your role will be essential in maintaining the high quality of work delivered by our payroll team.

We are offering a fixed term contract from 1st of October 2024 until 30th of April 2025.

Key responsibilities:  

• Work closely and support the Payroll Specialist/Lead for your countries portfolio including UK and several other countries.

• Manage the countries within the portfolio.

• Payroll monthly changes (new starter, leaver and changes) processing for your countries’ portfolio

• Support pension and benefits administration.

• Answer employees’ questions on payroll, pension and benefits matters.

• Coordinate tax, social security and pension monthly process as well as establishment of annual statements and audits.

• Manage leave and absence for your countries’ portfolio such as: parental leave, loss of income indemnities, coordinating with People Experience Team, and external insurances/vendors

• Ensure and maintain high standards of data quality and integrity by performing regular audits between the different systems

Requirements:  

• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize

• Ability to work under pressure under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Good analytical skills with high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• 1-2 years of payroll experience