Payroll specialist
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Job Summary
Griffith Foods is the caring creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip Illinois USA Griffith Foods is known for true collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World. The companys product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information visit .
Role & responsibilities:
International Payroll Management
Oversee and ensure theaccurateandtimelyprocessing of payroll for multipleContinental-Europe countries.
Manage and coordinate relationships with external payroll providers and local partners.
Validate payroll calculations including salaries bonuses variable compensation benefits and statutory deductions.
Ensure payroll payments and statutory filings are completed accurately and on time.
Compliance & Social Legislation
Monitor and interpret changes in locallaborlaw tax regulations and social security requirements across the supported countries.
Ensure payroll operationsremainfully compliant with local legislation and internal policies.
Implement required adjustments to payroll processes following regulatory changes.
Support internal and external audits related to payroll and statutory reporting.
Governance & Process Optimization
Establish andmaintainstrong payroll governance controls and documentation.
Identifyopportunities to harmonize and standardize payroll processes across countries.
Lead initiatives to improve payroll efficiency automation and data accuracy.
Contribute to payroll-related projects including HRIS implementations or system improvements.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary payroll expert for HR Business Partners Finance and leadership.
Provide guidance to localPeopleteams on payroll-related topics and statutory requirements.
Build strong relationships with external payroll vendors and ensure service quality and performance.
Support employee queries related to payroll matters when.
Reporting & Analytics
Deliver payroll reporting and insights toPeopleand Finance.
Monitor payroll metrics and ensure data integrity across systems.
Support budgeting forecasting and financial reconciliation processes related to payroll
Business expertise:
Serve as a trusted advisor toPeopleBusiness Partners Finance and senior management on payroll implications of business decisions workforce planning and compensation strategies.
Provide insights into total cost of employment statutory obligations and country-specific payroll risks to support decision-making.
Partner with Finance to forecast payroll costsanalyzetrends andidentifyopportunities for efficiency or cost optimization.
Support projectsimpactingmultiple countries such as HRIS implementations global mobility initiatives or process harmonization.
Translate complex local legislation and payroll regulations into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Skills:
Stakeholder Collaboration:Build strong trusted relationships with HR Finance senior management and external payroll providers across multiple countries.
Communication:Clearly explain complex payroll legal and compliance topics to non-experts in a concise understandable way.
Influence & Advising:Provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership and HR teamsbalancingcompliance efficiency and business needs.
Problem Solving & Negotiation:Resolve payroll discrepancies disputes or conflicts diplomatically and efficiently.
Cross-Cultural Awareness:Work effectively with diverse teams and adapt communicationstyletodifferent culturaland organizational contexts.
Job requirements:
- 7 years of experience in payroll including international or multi-country payroll environments.
- Strong knowledge of European payroll practices and social security regulations.
- Experience managing external payroll vendors across multiple countries.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. WorkdayCloudpaySAP ADP Acerta etc.).
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage complexity and work across different legal frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Fluent inDutch &English;additionalEuropean languages are a plus.
Compensation: Our starting base salary for this role is 65000 EUR gross fix per year.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
We blend care and creativity to nourish the world. Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide. As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 1 ... View more
