Fixed Term Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic EMEA team on a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for a permanent position.

They are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to manage and process the monthly payroll for multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.

Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll for several countries with varying complexity as part of a blended local and shared services team.

Work closely with key stakeholders, including the finance department, HR, external payroll service providers, and banking partners.

Ensure the accurate, complete, and timely execution of payroll processing by coordinating and securing data inputs, validating all data, and ensuring timely payments to employees.

Maintain accurate and timely company and employee records in compliance with data protection regulations.

Manage employee benefit registrations and records, as well as vacation accruals and payouts.

Prepare and submit all required monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.

Assist with year-end balancing and filing, and ensure third-party remittances are paid on time.

Manage and resolve employee and manager queries and issues with a high level of customer service.

Collaborate with HR project teams and participate in the transition of payroll services.

Handle employee verification requests (employment, mortgage, and wage).

Key Requirements Minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including year-end balancing, remittances, and summaries for a medium to large company.

Experience with MS-Office, SAP, and ADP Streamline is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and tact.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to speak a second European language (French or Italian) would be an advantage.

IPASS or HR / Accounting Technician qualification would also be a plus.

Skills : ADP Streamline Excel EMEIA Payroll French Italian