Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist is responsible for securing compliant payroll service delivery for our legal entities and performing monthly payroll activities in line with the applicable local legislations. We are looking for an experienced payroll expert who will join our Payroll Team and support the payroll-related data gathering, calculations, data entries, controls and validation processes as well as collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure first-class payroll service delivery to our employees.

Payroll Specialist required to perform but not limited to the below tasks:

• Collecting and consolidating payroll relevant inputs for further processing
• Ensuring timely and accurate direct data entry in the payroll system
• Managing payroll workflows to secure correct transactions, accuracy, timeliness and legislative compliance
• Reviewing interface error logs to identify potential system blocks and resolving the issues before monthly payroll cut-off date
• Controlling payroll outputs and delivering results as per agreed payroll calendar
• Generating and maintaining payroll reports from various systems
• Creating and controlling payroll related exports to authorities
• Executing monthly SOX controls in line with compliance guidance
• Tracking changes in legislation and initiating revision in local payroll processes
• Supporting payroll related internal and external audits as well as authority inspections
• Managing employee queries via internal ticketing system
• Providing expertise in payroll specific questions
• Tracking down discrepancies and collaborating with responsible parties for resolution
• Aligning with various stakeholders in connection with payroll subjects
• Participating in functional payroll projects as required
• Keeping up-to-date internal payroll process documentation

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with at least 3-5 years end-to-end payroll experience and technical payroll knowledge.
• SAP & Payroll module and MS Office experience are essential.
• Strong written and oral communication English and in Polish or German is a must.
• Highly proactive and precise working style with attention to details.
• Ability to provide excellent employee experience.
• Team player attitude with a transparent communication style.

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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