You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most. 

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical. 

At Bose, we are entirely self-funded, and enabling growth year after year takes careful planning, talent, capability, and passion. Through a broad variety of specialties and disciplines, the Finance team enables the business to make the decisions and investments, at the right times, to ensure the long-term financial viability of the company.

Job Description

Join a fast-paced, leading global brand and contribute immediately by applying your strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and systems acumen to ensure that our payroll is consistently delivered with excellence and to drive continuous improvement of the process. 

Global Business Services (GBS) develops, maintains and implements standardized transactional processes across Bose, to be delivered from our Lisbon, Portugal Business Services Center (BSC) and supported across other Bose offices worldwide. By closely aligning with internal customers and by partnering with the BSC, GBS manages the delivery of services to achieve our internal business needs by driving efficiencies and effectiveness. 

Key competencies: 

• Attention to Detail, Remote Teaming, Problem Solving, Resourcefulness, Business Process & Technology Acumen, Continuous Improvement, Strong Communication skills.

Key Objectives & Accountabilities: 

• The Payroll Specialist is part of the Bose GBS team, reporting to the Supervisor of Global Payroll Operations. 

• Main areas of responsibility: 

• Support Global Payroll for both the in country and external Payroll Providers; 

• Document and update payroll procedures as required & work with other teams to continuously improve, appropriately document and effectively follow work processes; 

• Learn payroll procedures for countries where a backup is required; 

• Ensure proper reporting as per legal and/or business needs; 

• Identify and implement improvements to the process; 

• Support the team with the different projects. 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; 

• Experience with payroll in Portugal; 

• Fluency English, other language skills will be considered a plus; 

• Background in an administrative position working to strictly adhered deadlines; 

• Essential: accuracy; attention to detail; organization; analytical skills; flexibility to meet the demands of multiple processes, strict deadline activity; 

• Must be customer-focused and comfortable working with a group of diverse people; 

• Strong excel and Windows skills (will have to analyze reports, search and track documentation); 

• Understanding of payroll requirements, laws, and regulations for employees working in different locations; 

• Proven track record of driving process improvement; 

• Experience working in a Shared Services/Business Services environment will be considered a plus. 

Additional information: 

• Work location: Bose Portugal, Av. Defensores Chaves 45, Lisboa

• Hybrid working schedule.

Are you interested in this position?

We’d love to know you better! Submit your application, by uploading your CV in English via the “Apply” button above.

For further information about the opportunity, or to apply, please contact us via [email protected].

Note:

Thanks in advance for your application. After the online phase, the most successful candidates will be invited for an interview. In case you’re not contacted in the next 15 days, we will keep your application for future opportunities that may suit your profile best.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]