Senior German Payroll Specialist

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Hungary – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY established in Hungary in 2021.

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. If you have good payroll knowledge and experience and you have good English/European/Asian language skills, you might be the one that we are looking for!

The role supports the initiatives of the Global Payroll engagements. Responsible for service delivery support in conjunction with EY’s engagement managers globally.

The opportunity

The Payroll Delivery Senior role provides subject matter expertise and support in payroll delivery to local Payroll operation teams. Opportunity to partner with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery,

• Deliver payroll processing service for German payrolls, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing, Post payroll validation, T&A management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation,

• Manage the Payroll volumes for multiple payroll clients with agreed turnaround time,

• Strong technical knowledge in Payroll regulations and be trusted advisor to country teams,

• Establish, maintain and develop strong and trusted client relationships that result in high client satisfaction and act as a primary day to day contact for assigned clients,

• Review and monitor for new code setup and monitor legislation changes are included in the processing,

• Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition (on-boarding),

• Work with multi-disciplinary functions (process & technology),

• Actively work with GDS Payroll Leader and internal team members in identifying and implementing the process standardization, simplification and automation opportunities,

• Manage the authorized payroll applications,

• Effective work planning and capacity utilization to manage an efficient service delivery.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Good understanding in German legislations, tax, social security, union agreements, etc,

• Good at project management and stakeholder management skills,

• Service excellence, customer orientation,

• Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite of products,

• Good understanding of a few payroll tools/technologies, ability to quickly adapt to new tools.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in processing German Payroll and should be conversational in German language,

• Familiar with reporting monthly metrics to clients,

• Previous experience in handling high volume of full function payroll ,

• Payroll/HR/Finance/Systems background with an understanding of the core competencies of the payroll process,

• Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or member of a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels,

• Should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Science/IT.

Ideally, you will have

• A payroll related diploma/certificate may be advantageous, but not necessary,

• Prior experience in tax accounting and finance would be beneficial, but not necessary,

• Experience with DATEV LODAS is a plus.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across seven locations – Poland, Argentina, China, India, the Philippines, the UK and Hungary – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

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