Payroll Improvement Specialist Veghel

Would you like to progress your career in a people oriented organization? In a department that is transitioning to a global scope and approach? If the answer is “yes”, then look no further than Vanderlande!  

Your team  

In this role, you will be part of the EMEA Accounting team which is part of the regional Financial Shared Service Center. Our regional FSSC’s are located in different geographic areas and together, comprise the global FSSC.From Payroll we work closely with other financial functions and there is a strong relationship and intense interface with HR.  

The Payrollteam in EMEAis responsible for  timely and accurate payroll processing for 14 countries, servicing appr. 3600 employees each month. Worldwide we are processing payroll for over 35 countries, servicing appr. 8.000 employees. 

Your tasks and responsibilities 

In the tactical role of Payroll Improvement Specialist, you will bepart of global Payroll improvement projectsas part of the one global payroll program. In this capacity you will closely work together with the Payroll Capability Owner, other Payroll improvement specialists , functional and technical experts from HR, IT and Finance. You are in the lead for regional and localPayroll process improvements, and act as the (subject matter) expert on compliancy, fiscal and labor law. 

You will: 

• Set-up payrolls in new countries in the Vanderlande scope  
• Analyze operational KPI’s and effectiveness to identify improvements
• Process input and output audits on adherence and effectiveness and report to Capability Owner and Operational Payroll Team Lead
• Identify global standards and opportunities for further standardization and understand local deviations
• Actively share knowledge on payroll best practice in our payroll community  
• Support, instruct and train Payroll colleagues on new or adjusted processes and ways of working 
• Support operational team in creating documentation (work instructions & knowledge articles)
• Liaise with local Payroll colleagues, the Payroll Capability Owner, the Payroll project manager, the Tax function, payroll providers, IT, HR and other teams within the FSSC organization.  

Your qualifications and skills 

If you’re an experienced, enthusiastic and versatile Payroll professional who is ready for the next step, you will recognize yourself in the following: 

• An open personality, enthusiastic and easy communicator 
• Interested in how things work and why they are the way they are now 
• Passionate about Every Day Better – can we work more efficiently? 
• Likes to analyze and eliminate waste at every opportunity 
• Proactive.

We ask that you bring to the table: 

• A minimum of 5 years’ of international Payroll experience. 
• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance or equivalent level of work experience 
• Fiscal knowlegde 
• Experienced in working with global Payroll providers 
• An excellent command of the English language, other languages are a plus
• Ability to zoom in (nitty gritty details for local payrolls) and zoom out (to holistic, global process level)
• Advanced analytical skills, such as using your advanced excel knowledge to analyze the data between different HR and payroll systems.
• Communication and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing. 

• On top of your fixed salary, you will receive the following secondary benefits: 

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days). 

• Flexible working hours. 

• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office). 

• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport. 

• Working from home allowance. 

• Collective pension scheme and discount on health insurance. 

• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. 

• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills. 

• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives. 

• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista. 

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