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Sompo International has a unique opportunity for a Part Time Temporary EMEA Payroll Specialist in our Human Resources team in one of our European offices.
We are seeking a Senior Temporary EMEA Payroll Specialist to be based in one of our European Branch Offices. The Temporary EMEA Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day processing for multiple countries within the EMEA region, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments. This position will report to the Payroll Manager, EMEA.
Location: We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a (hybrid, remote, or in-office) work environment where our employees thrive and develop long-lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you’ll be doing:
- Support the end-to-end payroll processes for 200 employees across Germany and Switzerland, due to expansion there may be a requirement to process other regions in EMEA
- Review and validate payroll calculations, including statutory deductions, bonuses, and overtime, for each country.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in employee documentation, other records, and Workday.
- Reconcile payroll outputs, including payslips, tax filings, and social security contributions.
- Handle payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues from employees across different countries.
- Apply updated changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements for each country within the EMEA region.
- Prepare routine/ad-hoc payroll reports.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience as an EMEA Payroll Specialist or similar role, with a focus on processing payroll across multiple countries within the region.
- Experience with applying EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements for various countries.
- Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefit regulations in EMEA countries.
- Proficiency in using HRIS and payroll software for end-to-end payroll processing.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in processing complex payroll scenarios across different countries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle complex payroll calculations and reconciliations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to process multiple payrolls with competing deadlines, including attention to unresolved matters for follow-up/follow-through.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll.
- Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information.
- Strong computer technical skills with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and various calculation formulas).
- Ability to work independently, and also collaboratively, in a team environment.
- Certification or professional qualification in payroll or a related field is advantageous.
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Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.
- About Us
- Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (Sompo) is a specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, established in March 2017 as the result of the acquisition of Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd. by Sompo Holdings Ltd. (Sompo).
- Sompo's core business encompasses one of the largest property and casualty insurance groups in the Japanese domestic market. In addition, Sompo is engaged in the provision of insurance services as well as other related services through its global network of businesses operating in 32 countries around the world.
- Sompo International is the international operation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sompo, which trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Through our operating subsidiaries, Sompo underwrites agriculture, professional lines, property, marine and energy, and casualty and other specialty lines of insurance and catastrophe, property, casualty, professional lines, weather risk and specialty lines of reinsurance.
- As a leading global provider of insurance and reinsurance, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter most: our people. Sompo headquarters are in Bermuda and we currently have offices in the U.S., U.K., Continental Europe, and Asia. At Sompo, a shared commitment to integrity, teamwork, agility, execution, and excellence define our culture, and we strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders and maintain Sompo as a desirable place to work.
- To learn more about Sompo visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com
Sompo International is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone’s unique contributions – we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age
