We are hiring a Global Payroll Expert!
Would you like to join a dynamic international team shaping the future of global payroll?
Location - Cami Antic de Valencia 54 - 99220, 08005 BarcelonaHybrid working – 3 days in office and 2 days from home
The role is composed by two main dimensio ns:
Global Payroll Standards and Service Alig nment:
This role is a key influencer for the current and future Global Payroll Offer. In conjunction with management and as part of the Global Payroll, adapt in country/region specifics concepts into global ones and when applicable, vice versa. Bringing strategies/approach to harmonize elements of the offer into consistent services. Ensure ways to reduce complexities and take all opportunities to harmonize content, terminology and references across countries and among the different business units. Bring Subject Matter Expertise to ensure that services are delivered consistently across a global scope of international payroll providers. The role is to align and formalize payroll and related services by means of policy, process and procedure.
Legislative Comp liance:
To act as an expert related to payroll legislative updates, ensuring that the business and the clients are aware of legal changes affecting payroll and the impacts on the service, process, partners, ADP and clients. Aswell as the solution defined is in line with the service offer.
ResponsibilitiesThe Global Payroll Standards and Service
AlignmentDefine service standards, templates and processes to apply across the network.Create opportunities to increase services (existing and to be determined) to be offered to the different client segments seeking opportunities for business growth. Package them into a logical group of services.Present reasoned arguments to support business initiatives and related investments (business case) and presenting them in a formalized and synthesized way. Raising business impacts (taking into consideration the specifications) related to these servicesAnalysis of services offered and provided to client to help in determination of standards.Take in consideration the “network” of payroll subcontracting vendors (Streamline Network) when contributing to the definition of the payroll standards in order to ensure that the “network” is aligned and able to deliver to the global standardCreate a simple model for payroll offer that covers the complexity of the payroll in all the regions and satisfy the needs of the different segments of clientsSubject Matter experts on the payroll process/practices for the countries assignedFormulate internal criteria/principles for the different services in the Service Definition.Simplify the structure of additional services in order to make them part of the payroll offer.Provide insights (bring information and data to support decision) and identify key costs points to deliver services and influence pricing development for additional services (AOS).Actively looks at the global payroll model to identify potentials standardizations and/or defined methodology to payroll activities.Create and maintain the standard templates around partner documentationPoint of contact for requests and questions around global payroll conceptsSupport on client escalations when required as a expertIdentify and work with the Network Operations Team to ensure alignmentDetermine the critical elements around service coverage to be considered as part of the Due Diligence & Acquisition processes as well as the showstoppers to collaborate with the potential partner or accept a new payroll platform.Define the standards in regards process and accepting criteria around service coverage for the onboarding of a new partner or new payroll platformIdentify best practices in the different regions in order to implement them cross regions improving the client experience and level of service offeredSupport Network team during negotiations with partners providing the required analysis and arguments to defend the company positionService AlignmentExplain to partners and potential partners the expectation around the service definition.If gaps are identified, negotiate the service alignment.Work in collaboration with Executive Relations to align partner and negotiate add-on prices (if necessary).Document all agreements and ensure understanding for all different parties which is the scope of service, how is it delivered, roles and responsibilities between local partner and local clientSupport the Network Team with SME knowledge for service related cases.Take part in projects for service simplification for the designated region to support better client e xperience
Legislative Compliance
Central reference and contact point for Streamline countriesWorks in alignment with internal legislation team across ADP direct service countriesCommunicates with related groups through written and orally as subject matter expertEnsure local partners follow the same standard processAssess potential impacts and monitors the accomplishment of the solution delivery planAssess any potential significant impacts & risks that may affect local payroll servicesLeads the execution of the solution delivery plan:
manages scheduling, committee meetings, follow-up communications with contributor teamsDepending on the level of impact, prepares a first assessment with the aim of handover the lead of the execution to Business Continuity teamGuarantee proper communication to HQ clientsIssue bulletins to clients HQ to explain the law and impacts, highlighting the key information such as the actions to be performed by their subsidiaries based on the information providedSupervises that external bulletins are storing correctly in Streamline central toolKeeps updated stakeholders and contributors and gathers the required approvalsCoordinates the publication in the internal & external sites in a timely fashion to the businessServices related with Insightful Expertise delivery of partner documentationTracks and keeps updated specific reports conjointly with other ADP teamsProactively seeks out improvements in effectiveness and excellence the service deliveryCreates guidelines, FAQs and support material about legislative updatesSME for internal clients for the questions related to this matter
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degreeProficient in MS Office SuiteExperience in payroll and/or HR
Skills:
Strong English written and oral communication skillsStrong analytical skills, critical thinking and attention to detailExperience in working in an International environment and/or with cross-cultural sensitivityLanguage skills is a bonus
Benefits:
Private medical insurance with AXALife AssuranceFlexible Compensation programEconomical help for glasses and contact lens, 180 € maximum per yearEconomical help for children, 90 € maximum per year and per child until 16 years22 working days of holidays3 personal days off
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