Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

 

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and diligent Payroll Specialist. As part of the GBS HR team, this role will support Payroll processes across several countries.

Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in Payroll administration and strong knowledge of payroll regulations, preferably in more than one country. We also value integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines and to work with colleagues in international locations.

Responsibilities:

• Processing payroll across multiple countries, working with in-country payroll processors where they exist

• Supporting and where possible optimising payroll execution systems and processes, to facilitate the collection, calculation, and entering of data

• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes

• Supports employee queries relating to payroll as they arise, working with in-country payroll processors to do so

• Liaises closely with 3rd party payroll providers, ‘in country’ payroll teams and centralised support teams to ensure a best in breed delivery of payroll solution

• Designs and prepares appropriate reports to support the business

• Manages relationships with stakeholders such as the payroll COE, Finance, wider HR, Benefits team, 3rd Party payroll providers and employees

• Ensures compliance with local legislation, including tax and social security

• Supports required reconciliations with the Finance team, such as payments to statutory bodies, General Ledger files, etc

• Maintains payroll guidelines and processes by writing, updating, and supporting policies and procedures

• Supports the development and maintenance of audit procedures and control reports to ensure the accurate processing of payroll

• Ensures a clear and uniform payroll approach across jurisdictions

• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

 

What we are looking for in our successful candidates:

• Regional payroll experience and understanding of labour legislation principles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll systems like Workday (desirable)

• High accuracy and focus in completing tasks.

• A proactive approach to process improvement and tackling challenges.

• Strong oral and written abilities in English, with additional language skills (e.g., Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Thai) as an advantage.

• Ability to manage priorities, deal with ambiguity, and embrace change.

• A collaborative team player with a proactive “own it” mindset.

• Experience of working closely with third party payroll provider model such as ADP, Safeguard or TMF would be considered advantageous.

   

 

 

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