Payroll specialistManpowerGroup

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related discipline required.
3 - 5 years payroll experience, HR Shared Services background preferred
Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures for assigned countries.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software (excel) and ideally having worked with multiple technologies (e.g. HRIS System, Workday, SAP)
Strong analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change.
Strong drive for results, accuracy and control compliance
The ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems which may occur.
Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality
Skilled in developing professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and peers.
High degree of process orientation and improvement mindset
Above average communications skills and customer service orientation.
The candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Process end-to-end payroll which includes statutory and taxation payments and reporting for countries that are processed in-house.
Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees' payroll for countries supported.
Ensure data from Workday and non-Workday data is collated and transferred to the Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV).
Release payroll data and any special instructions to the payroll vendors Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV).
Receive payroll data from LCPV, check and confirm results.
Support payroll software upgrades to ensure that the system is updated as per legal and statutory requirements.
Coordinates with the payroll vendor on all matters related to payroll processing and reporting.
Ensure to address employees' concerns and queries in a timely manner.
Responsible for the compilation and update of related payroll tools e.g., Country payroll manuals, wage type catalogues, process flows and payroll calendars.
Work with internal areas (i.e., Finance, Treasury, etc.) in order to process bank files and finalize the payroll process.
Drive and sustain cross country process improvement and commonality, within the countries supported