Senior Payroll Analyst (Hoofddorp)

Global company in manufacturing equipment goods

• Prepare payroll input for several countries in EMEA including UK, NL, Germany, Italy, Spain, UAE, India and Belgium. France is to be added in near future.
• Monitor salary, roles and other changes based on headcount information received from HR.
• Maintain contact with the payroll provider SDWorx for monthly processing of the payroll for assigned countries.
• Process payments related to payroll for assigned countries.
• Main contact for payroll related internal and external audits for assigned countries.
• Main contact for treasury team and banks for assigned countries.
• Ensure and maintain an adequate control environment for payroll processing.
• Assisting the internal audit department with SOX controls testing.
• Manage tax and social security audits, working with tax advisors and liaise with local tax inspectors when requested for assigned countries.
• Ensure that the finance team receives accurate and timely input to account for all payroll related transactions for month end close (salary, PTO, bonus etc.) for assigned countries.
• Facilitate and maintain the proper understanding of payroll processing policies and procedures with the Payroll team and all other employees throughout the organization.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and HR for assigned countries.
• Initiate and support process improvements and system implementations to ensure continuous enhancements of the payroll processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 5-plus years related experience
• Prior experience with international payroll operations
• Experience with Payroll software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Payroll software
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• "Hands-on" mentality
• Shows initiative and provides good follow-up on areas of responsibility
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Great career opportunity