Payroll Specialist with German

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.

As a Payroll Specialist with German, you will be accountable for executing the payroll function for Alcon associates. You will be responsible for executing high-quality and accurate service to associates and Alcon in adherence with the Payroll Service Center service levels (SLAs), key processes, and operational metrics (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Process and execute monthly payroll processes.
• Create and/or maintain various payroll reports.
• Liaise and work with the local HR Department.
• Support legally required processes in close collaboration with authorities (e.g., tax provider).
• Provide support in international equity- and incentive-relevant statements and Warrants etc., to ensure correct taxation and build accruals accordingly.
• Work closely with FRA on reconciliation and financial reporting.
• Perform Payroll Audits and Controls as per checklist.
• Collect, review, and aggregate payroll data inputs from multiple upstream sources (automated and non-automated) for assigned country payrolls.
• Monitor supplier payroll processing and compliance activities and review outputs for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries/requests in line with agreed service levels and case management processes.
• Handle more complex and/or confidential inquiries/requests and assume ownership of transferred/escalated issues from Team Members.
• Work closely with other functional areas to gather payroll inputs efficiently and effectively (e.g., Timekeeping, Benefits, Compensation, etc.).
• Deliver data/reports to downstream users (e.g., Finance, third parties, statutory authorities) on an accurate and timely basis.
• Request funding of payroll, payroll taxes, and other third-party payments, as applicable; ensure Treasury receives and acts upon requests.
• Work effectively with other Alcon functional areas and third-party payroll supplier(s) to seamlessly deliver end-to-end payroll services.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company.
• Cooperation with well-known, top-class payroll vendors like ADP, SDWorks, and NG.
• Very best working environment for our employees.
• Collaboration and frequent direct interactions with business stakeholders.
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world.
• Attractive benefits/compensation package.
• Flexible hours, remote work model possibilities.
• Brand new office with many facilities inside located at NewCity building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw.

What You’ll Bring to Alcon

• Passion for payroll operations function and curiosity for details.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Experience with foreign payroll systems, in particular with the German one.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in payroll processing, either in an in-house or outsourced model.
• Excellent customer service behavior (role model).
• Positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Time Management expertise and experience; ATOSS experience a plus.
• Transition experience is a plus.
• Effective use of technology, resource material, websites, and payroll supplier tools to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Ability to provide easy-to-use and understandable information to Alcon’s employees on payroll processes and payroll results, as indicated on the employee pay statement.

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