Sophos logo
Sophos

Defeat Cyberattacks

EMEA Payroll Specialist

PayrollPayrollFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1985H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Romania

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

3 yrs expRomanianEnglish

Job Description

EMEA Payroll Specialist

Sophos

• Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing of a number of EMEA payrolls, including preparation, processing, post-Payroll and tax filing, in coordination with the outsourced payroll solution provider • Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data • Review data feeds from HR system, ensuring fixed data changes are made in the payroll system and data remains consistent across the two systems • Work closely with the payroll vendor and other third parties to ensure a smooth monthly process • Provide payroll and benefits reports to HR and Finance • Maintain the internal Payroll Procedures manual, updating any changes in process and documenting new processes • Respond to complex payroll questions from cross-functional departments and employees, escalating as needed • Recommend ongoing process improvements to enhance the quality/reduce the cost of Payroll services • Ensure compliance and control requirements are met and coordinate and manage the production of all external compliance reporting and deliverables • Preparation of required reports and/or payment to government agencies, insurance companies or other organisations • Ensure all ERS/EES Pension contributions are calculated, paid and reported to the relevant investment funds timely and accurately • Support the internal audit and external audit requests as necessary • Support HR and HPBPs to help resolve Payroll related issues, employee benefits in kind, irregular payments, employee or vendor inquiries • Ensure all employee related matters are appropriately dealt with and/or escalated via HR where relevant, particularly (but not restricted to) sickness and absence recording matters required for payroll compliance • Remain current on all relevant local regulations involving Payroll • Support Accountants with the Cash forecast on monthly basis and all analysis for monthly variances to Actual/Forecast to EMEA Payroll controller • Reports to the EMEA Central and overseas Payroll Team leader • Sound understanding of EMEA payroll compliance - payroll laws and regulations for each country within the region • Maintains knowledge on rules and regulations governing EMEA region through attendance at workshops and events as needed

Job Requirements

  • Romanian and English Speaker
  • Minimum 3 years payroll experience
  • Strong payroll and benefits knowledge across international payrolls
  • Working with outsourced payroll providers and managing elements of the payroll process in accordance with local payroll compliance
  • Extensive technical payroll experience
  • Improving processes and controls
  • Experience in working with payroll systems and HR business partners
  • Working within a highly sales driven and fast moving culture
  • Working within a software company, ideally a global organisation
  • Worked as part of a global Finance organisation supporting global actions and initiatives
  • Experience of working cross functionally with HR on enhancements and improvements
  • Working with SAP HRIS, ADP Streamline, IQHR

Benefits

  • Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees.
  • Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
  • Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
  • Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
  • Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
  • Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
  • Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Related Categories

Related Job Pages

More Payroll Jobs

Full TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No Sponsor

• Het ontwerpen en opleveren van hoogwaardige systeemconfiguraties binnen de complexe Belgische loonadministratie, inclusief diepgaande analyses van schema's, PCR's en looncomponenten. • Het analyseren en oplossen van ingewikkelde functionele en technische issues omtrent overuren, Belgische sociale zekerheidsberekeningen, wettelijke rapportages, belastingen en specifieke lokale toeslagen. • Het leiden van workshops, documenteren van end-to-end configuraties en sturen van datamigratieprocessen (opschoning en mapping) tijdens de uitrol van SuccessFactors ECP. • Zelfstandig beheren van supporttickets van functionele analyse tot de uiteindelijke technische livegang, inclusief proactieve statusrapportage aan de AMS Cluster Lead. • Ondersteunen van technische teams bij integratie-eisen en het uitvoeren van grondige systeem- en regressietesten voor een vlekkeloze overdracht naar de beheerfase.

Belgium
Full TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No Sponsor

• Architect and deliver high-quality system configurations for complex Belgian Payroll environments, including deep-dive analysis of schemas, PCRs, wage types, and basic pay structures. • Resolve sophisticated functional and technical defects related to overtime, Belgian social security calculations, legal reporting, taxes, posting, and specific national allowances. • Lead client workshops, document end-to-end cloud configuration architectures, and champion data migration activities (cleansing, mapping, and transformation) during SuccessFactors ECP rollouts. • Manage application support tickets from functional analysis through technical implementation, ensuring seamless delivery within SLA deadlines while keeping stakeholders aligned. • Define technical integration requirements, execute rigorous system and regression testing, and ensure a flawless post-go-live transition to maintenance teams.

Belgium
Full TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No Sponsor

• Document and execute the overall configuration of the payroll architecture. • Lead workshops and translate local legal requirements into SAP functionality. • Organize, support, and oversee data mapping, cleansing, and data transformation activities. • Partner with technical teams to define integration requirements and deliver client-facing architecture workshops. • Execute rigorous internal testing and regression analysis prior to client User Acceptance Testing (UAT). • Assist the sales and account management functions with scoping, solution designing, and effort estimation for new projects and complex change requests.

Belgium
Full TimeRemoteTeam 201-500

Role Description Under the supervision of the Controller, the Payroll Specialist will manage the payroll process, compile payroll statistics, maintain payroll records, liaise with payroll systems providers and partners in Human Resources, and perform audits and reviews of all required payroll deductions. As a member of the Finance & Accounting department, the Payroll Specialist is responsible for managing the accurate and timely processing of all payroll information. They are an essential member of the Finance Team, which supports the mission and strategies of Planned Parenthood North Central States. The individual is an advocate and leader in implementing our mission in “Advancing and protecting sexual and reproductive health care for all.” They may perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications - Associates degree or equivalent experience. - 2+ years’ experience with multi-state payroll administration required. - Experience in accounting journal entry preparation. - Experience in annual audits, various payroll filings, new state registrations. - Strong attention to detail, highly organized and solid knowledge of payroll and benefit principles. - Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to successfully interact with people at all levels of the organization. - Strong experience with Excel and HR systems. Requirements - Perform complete and accurate processing of biweekly multi-state payrolls for exempt and non-exempt employees. - In coordination with partner in Human Resources, manage the functions of payroll operations including salaries, benefits, exceptions, court ordered deductions, and payroll taxes for all Agency services and programs. - Research and gather required documents to set up new states in payroll system that meet payroll related state and local requirements along with state and local registration. - Manage regular preparation of payroll reports for Senior Management, Human Resources and Finance departments on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, or year-end basis as applicable. - Maintain employee confidence by responding to employee payroll-related questions and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner. - Assist with providing payroll information for audits and internal control reviews for the Payroll processing cycle. - Provide payroll data reports for Worker’s Compensation renewal policies and annual Worker’s Compensation audit. - Prepare payroll and benefit related general ledger entries, coordinating with vendors and partners in Human Resources for support related to all direct payroll journals, including bank transactions. - Responsible for adherence to all governmental reporting and regulations and maintenance of sound control processes to protect company assets and advise Management of needed actions. - Initiate and control efforts and procedures to maintain data integrity. - Identify key and/or recurring issues, including systems set up and other issues, and assist in resolution through working with vendors on configuration, training and/or policy and procedural solutions. - Review and analyze current payroll and benefits administration processes and tax procedures and recommend changes to Company policies resulting in best practices. - Approve workflows for direct deposit and W-4 changes in HRIS. - Manage Workforce Management system, assisting managers with issues with the system, resolving problems, reviewing overtime hours, multiple pay rates, inappropriate classifications, and supervisory signoffs. - Administer and process all payroll changes for new hires, terminated employees, and employees receiving promotions, demotions or raises, through the system based on supervisor approval and plan guidelines. - Direct oversight and preparation of various payroll reports, such as: G/L reports, earnings reports, hours, and earnings per month for various departments, as well as sending departments various payroll data reports upon request. - Maintain personnel files as they relate to payroll. - Identify problems and compliance issues and coordinate implementation of corrections with internal team members. - Regularly audit payroll files to ensure the accuracy of employees’ records. Responsible for compiling accurate and timely data for annual payroll and other audits. - Provide customer service to all staff members regarding payroll daily. Advise managers and staff members as to the appropriate policies and procedures regarding compensation. - Provide initial and ongoing training for management on time management system. Benefits - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with equity-based premium tiers. - NICE HEALTHCARE: A free, virtual primary care for entire household (in-home available for qualifying locations). - HealthiestYou – Virtual Care for employees outside of NICE Healthcare’s network (ND and SD). - Proximal Health – Helps members access high quality, cost-effective providers for certain services. - Employee Assistance Program. - Continued Education Reimbursement: up to $500 per year & 2 paid CEU days. - Flex Spending Account. - Life Insurance. - Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness. - Paid time off: PTO starting at .05769 accrual rate per hour worked. - 8 hours volunteer paid time off annually. - 8 paid federal holidays & 2 paid floating holidays. - Retirement: 403(b) with employer match, 50% for the first 6% deferred. - 8 weeks Paid Parental Leave. - Pet Insurance. - Bereavement Leave. - Earned Extended Leave. - Free subscription to Headspace App. - Time off to vote. - Employee discounts for various services and products.

United States
$65K - $75K / year
Job Closed