International Payroll Specialist for EMEA Operations

5 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Lonza Full time
Job Description

Company Overview:

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. We believe that talented people working together are the key to our scientific success.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee payroll processes for employees in Spain and France.
  • Process payroll-related functions under country and local laws, including new hires, terminations, compensation & benefits, overtime, deductions, and attachment orders.
  • Process legislative changes, such as Indexation, CAO90, meal vouchers, Purchasing Power Bonus.
  • Collect payroll, benefit information from various sources, and provide monthly payroll instructions to our payroll provider.
  • Review and verify payroll data.
  • Maintain and control the Time & Attendance system.
  • Monitor compliance updates and ensure legal compliance at country and local level.
  • Instruct Finance to issue payroll-related payments when required (salaries, taxes, social security, pension, etc.).
  • Communicate with employees regarding all payroll matters, including troubleshooting of issues via the query management system within SLA's.
  • Assist with internal, external and statutory audits as required.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as necessary and perform any other job duties subject to company requirements.
  • Create and update payroll procedure documents. Streamline and automate current processes.

Key Requirements:

  • Native or fluent language in French and Spanish.
  • Experience of managing Spain/France payroll process (Headcount 500+).
  • Experience with Time & Attendance systems (Pro-time knowledge).
  • Excellent communication and administrative skills both towards internal and external stakeholders.
  • Microsoft proficient in Excel, Word & Outlook.
  • A positive attitude towards development and training with a willingness to learn and be cross-trained in other areas so as to provide support to the wider payroll team when needed.
  • Ability to adapt and be pro-active in order to adjust to changing requirements.
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and performing all tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Solve problems by analytical troubleshooting to avoid delays within the payroll cycle.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work with a leading global company in life sciences.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (2 days in the office, 3 days WFH).


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