Payroll Senior Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Payroll Sr. Specialist to join our Global Shared Services (GSS) Global Centre in Pune. You will be part of a newly built team that is responsible for delivering payroll and compensation processes within DNV GL organization in Asia, IMEA and America region. The service ambition of the new unit is to perform and further standardize global processes while delivering payroll and compensation support which is tailored to the specific business needs across the regions. You will also be engaged in various global projects where you will have an opportunity to share and implement your ideas.

In your role you will:

• Start with a project to consolidate payroll and compensation processes and relevant knowledge from various countries in Asia, IMEA and America into the central, newly established, Global Centre in Pune
• Be responsible for conducting payroll and compensation processes for various countries, incl. documentation and thirdparty management (e.g. for gross to net payroll calculations, statutory compliances etc)
• Responsible for all reporting and reconciliations, Payroll tax updates, including the oversight of all yearend activities with vendor
• Responsible for effective and efficient delivery of Payroll across network - deliver SLA s (service level agreement s), KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), metrics/measures
• Mitigate risks related to: SOX audits, data privacy, security, visibility, other related regional concerns
• Provide level 2 inquiry payroll support to employees, managers and Regional HR. Escalate issues to vendor as needed
• Manage Documentation - ensure documentation is up to date for processes, regional documentation is maintained
• Work with the team, Regional Payroll Managers and the global payroll process owner in identifying areas where enhancements can be made to streamline existing workflows or projects and work towards standardization and further improvements of the processes
• Review/validate payroll registers/outputs shared by payroll vendor
• Work with external providers to run the payroll for various countries delivered in time and quality
• Work with Finance colleagues to complete necessary reconciliation of payroll
• Clarify all queries related to payroll either with employee or service providers or any other team
• Foster a close working relationship with HR Advisors in various countries, senior leadership in Business Areas and colleagues in Finance and Payroll
• Stay updated on market trends in payroll and compensation, applicable country legislation and evolving business needs
• Establish and maintain professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Position Qualifications

To maximize your chances, you need:

• To be passionate about global payroll and compensation related topics and be customer centric minded
• Bachelor s or Master s degree required in related field (Human Resources or Finance related academic credentials preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of multi-country experience in working within the Payroll and or Compensation fields
• Experience in global payroll is a must and exposure in compensation and benefits will be an advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication in English is required, other international languages will be an advantage
• Demonstrable experience with payroll and/or compensation processes, statistics and benchmark data
• To be able to understand and translate business questions into analytics projects
• Good knowledge of the HR system landscape (BMC Service Management, Oracle HCM, Oracle on premise and different payroll systems knowledge will be an advantage)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) required
• Demonstrable experience in building and maintaining professional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to develop and implement new ideas or ways of working and adapt to change - An eye for innovation trends and digital solutions
• Change and project management skills will be an advantage
• Payroll/Compensation and Benefits certification will be an added advantage

Company & Business Area Description

DNV GL is a global quality assurance and risk management company. Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, we enable our customers to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. We provide classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas, power and renewables industries. We also provide certification, supply chain and data management services to customers across a wide range of industries.

Combining technical, digital and operational expertise, risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge, we empower our customers decisions and actions with trust and confidence. We continuously invest in research and collaborative innovation to provide customers and society with operational and technological foresight. With origins stretching back to 1864 and operations in more than 100 countries, our experts are dedicated to helping customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.

The Global Shared Services (GSS) organization within DNV GL provides high quality, cost effective services and processes within Human Resources, Finance and IT, based on requirements defined by the business areas and Group. GSS also develops central competence for distinct services, projects and development and will support policy, procedures and system implementation on a global, regional, and local level.

GSS is about bringing a team of true process experts together, going for professional service levels at industry standards, and offering centers of expertise for competence based advisory. We are driven by people s competence and motivation to help and support the business areas. As a member of the GSS community you act in a professional, multi-cultural, competent and service oriented environment with good possibilities to enhance your personal competencies and expertise, and to build a strong network with colleagues around the world.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV GL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!

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