Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist EEMEA is a key professional responsible for processing all aspects of payroll for a selection of countries within Organon.

The Payroll Specialist reports to the Payroll Lead EEMEA, joining a team of peers based throughout the region. The EEMEA Payroll Specialist will support the structure of the payroll function and the way Payroll services are delivered.

Furthermore, he/she will play an important role in providing significant value to the organization by ensuring state-of-the-art Payroll processing, operations excellence, regulatory compliance, while acting as a liaison to multiple stakeholders.

For all activities, the Payroll Specialist demonstrates a continuous improvement mind-set to have issues solved at root cause as well as experience and a passion for delivering successful results with an inclusive team ethic.

• Timely processing of the payrolls for multiple countries
• Assesses the personnel and salary changes provided for accuracy and workability in terms of collective bargaining, law and regulations.
• Is aware of developments in the field and advises on changes in collective agreements and legislation and regulations (social security, tax and tax legislation) and supports in the implementation of new regulations.
• Processing the payroll tax return, the connections, tax returns and payments. Also controls on taxes and social security contributions and the connection with the financial administration.
• Expats and commuters processing, consultation on international remuneration with Global Mobility team.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and execution of payroll policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Respond to all internal and external inquiries on payroll related issues, social insurance and taxation.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close, including the account reconciliations of payroll related balances.
• Prepare periodic metrics reports regarding issues such as department efficiency and volumes.
• Contribute toward process improvement efforts to standardize Payroll processes, leverage best practices, and reduce complexity.
• Collaborate closely with all relevant parties, i.e..HR Service Delivery organization, HRBPs and HR Center of Excellence's, etc.
• Participation in projects and working groups.

• A relevant degree in finance, business or accounting or another relevant Payroll qualification; in lieu of a degree, the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
• At least 5 years of experience in a complex multinational business environment, with focus on multi country Payroll.
• Knowledge of all aspects in Payroll - including equity-based compensation, Expats, Commuters and Employee Share Purchase plans
• Up to date with the latest developments in Payroll, Social Security, Tax, and employment laws.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within an international remote team.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, to balance and prioritize work.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, strong personal integrity.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate relevant information to all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), other European languages is a plus.