DACH Payroll and Benefits Senior Analyst with German

We are Reckitt

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HR

Our HR Team are the force for good that bring Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people and performance. Now is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of HR, influencing an exciting global organisation, while developing business and functional leadership skills, all at the same time. Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way.

About the role

Want to take your HR expertise further? As a DACH Payroll and Benefits Senior Analyst with Reckitt, you’ll take part in the migration and transition of payroll processes to the Warsaw HR Shared Service Hub and have the freedom to let your know-how shine. Our HR Team is the force for good that brings Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people, and performance.

Now is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of HR, influencing an exciting global organization, while developing business and functional leadership skills, all at the same time.

Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way.

Payroll and Benefits Senior Analyst will be supporting project to transition and implement payroll into a HR Shared Service. Will be responsible for collecting information working with internal teams and providers, process inputs and run controls to check parallel runs calculations from the new provider. Ensure accuracy on the implementation and cooperates with different parties and project team to make sure all Payrolls are compliant. Confirms quality services are provided by external parties and identifies process improvement opportunities during implementation.

Our current focus is on Germany, so specialist from that regions are very welcomed.

Your responsibilities

• Cooperate closely with local in-country teams to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time for your respective market.
• Analyze variance and payroll controls for accurate payslip generation.
• Provide expertise on payroll issues, resolve employee queries, and solicit advisement for complex queries.
• Ensure adherence to compliance.
• Manage payroll reports for respective markets.
• Prepare and submit all necessary paperwork for tax deductions, benefits, and garnishments.
• Process benefit costs, like insurance fees and sick leaves.
• Manage payment calendars for the fiscal year.
• Liaise with external vendors and stakeholders (third-party vendors, government authorities).
• Take a significant part in payroll-related projects, e.g. process automation, and system integration.

The experience we're looking for

• You are fluent in German and English. Any other European language would be a big advantage (e. g. Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish).
• You ideally have 3 - 4 years of experience in payroll, specifically within the German market.
• You have a strong customer service orientation.
• You are feeling comfortable with working in Excel.
• You are a team player – empathetic, supportive, and collaborative.
• You’re able to successfully juggle multiple priorities.

The skills for success

DACH Payroll Expertise, Analytical Thinking, Accuracy & Attention to Detail, Collaboration & Stakeholder Management, Organizational Skills & Prioritization, Teamwork & Interpersonal Effectiveness

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the lo