Advanced Payroll Operations Consultant

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Advanced Payroll Operations Consultant, Koblenz

Client:

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Location:

Koblenz, Germany

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2d9f4ed56615

Job Views:

2

Posted:

01.04.2025

Expiry Date:

16.05.2025

Job Description:

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. We are currently recruiting for Advanced Payroll Operations Consultant based in Germany. As part of Global Business Services, reporting to the Payroll Operations Team Leader, this role is responsible for delivering payroll and employer compliance services as well as co-ordination of the outsourced payroll, and execution of any monthly input checking or output activities for the full payroll cycle. It also entails all local employer compliance activities including annual returns and reporting requirements in Germany therefore you will be required to keep up to date with changing legislation and implement as necessary. It Starts with YOU! The position is based within commutable distance to our Koblenz office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage the monthly payroll cycle, including any non-system driven input processing and checking, via the outsourced provider to ensure timely and accurate payment to employees.
2. Escalate issues on local service provided taking any corrective action where necessary and proactively recommending improvements or efficiencies.
3. Provide technical payroll input on any payroll process or system changes as required.
4. Develop and communicate payroll policy and procedures to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear for all roles involved in the process, including employees, line managers, HR, Finance and the outsourced provider.
5. Monitor changes in payroll legislation and regulations, adapting and communicating internal policy and procedure changes as required.
6. Prepare and manage annual activities in accordance with local compliance/legislation.
7. Manage contact and communication with external regulatory bodies as required. Maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
8. Ensure accurate payroll accounts and assist the finance departments with account reconciliations and clearing.
9. Process regular and ad-hoc payroll reporting and payments.
10. Administer company Share and LTI plans, processing sales/exercises, vests and purchase.
11. Provide payroll reporting and insights to the business as required.
12. Absence administration for payroll.
13. Manage payroll audits and internal control activities.

About Us:

Huggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. And it takes the right people, in the right jobs and the right places, to make that happen. At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best teams committed to driving innovation and growth. We’re founded on 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform—so what can you do with that? There’s no time like the present to make an impact at Kimberly-Clark. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

About You:

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. You’re driven to perform at the highest level, you are a people person with a drive and passion for payroll operations execution and the knowledge of time & attendance & ADP system. As a person, you’re a learner, someone who is always taking initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities & projects become a long-term success story.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Strong payroll experience, in a sole position or small team preferably.
2. Knowledge of external regulation relevant to payroll is imperative and a track record of managing within regulations, particularly regulatory bodies for payroll and benefit taxes.
3. Demonstrable experience of dealing with complex employer compliance issues.
4. Experience processing annual payroll activities.
5. Able to build and adapt payroll processes.
6. Basic general ledger understanding and how payroll interacts with finance.
7. Ability to manage connections with HR, Finance and other internal and external stakeholders.
8. Able to work accurately and calmly to tight deadlines.
9. Able to work effectively within a dynamic and changing environment, adapting at short notice where needed.
10. Resilient character, able to cope with multiple demands.

We Offer:

Kimberly-Clark cares for their people and finds it important to look after their well-being fostering a good work-life balance including a healthy lifestyle. If you join us, we will offer you:

1. Participation in our Group Insurance for occupational and non - occupational accidents.
2. Job bike - Bike leasing possibility at a deduction from salary.
3. Possibility to purchase KC products at a reduced price.
4. Participation in our Sickness Benefit Allowance.
5. Employee support Assistance Programme with free counselling in various life situations.
6. Opportunity to participate in our Share Purchase plan (Share Plus).
7. You are fluent in English & German written and spoken (C1 level required).

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our fabulous recruiting team will then review your application and follow up with you if you seem like a great fit for this role. Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.

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Primary Location No K-C Work Site - Germany
Additional Locations Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time