Payroll Executive (Germany region)

Job Summary the Payroll executive, reporting to the Regional Payroll Lead, provides detail-level payroll administration and payroll processing as part of the European Payroll team supporting the Germany region.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Consolidate payroll data from various sources.
  • Submission of payroll data to processing platforms.
  • Review calculations.
  • Reconciliation of payroll associated liabilities (taxes, social contributions, insurances, pensions etc).
  • Data Privacy compliance.
  • Vendor communications.
  • Update key business partners with payroll communications
  • Handle questions from employees regarding payroll.
  • Ad hoc duties and special projects as requested by management.

Candidate Profile:

  • Relevant experience in a similar position / industry; Minimum 3 years’ experience.
  • Knowledge of local payroll practices.
  • Knowledge of local data privacy requirements.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills (Other MS office skills a plus).
  • Experience of English & delivery location languages.
  • Knowledge of People Soft or other ERP systems is a plus.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Energetic, self-starter, and service-oriented personality.

Competencies:

  • Knowledge of local payroll processes.
  • Payroll accounting an advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Ability to meet constant deadlines.
  • Proactive approach to work to constantly improve internal processes.
  • A “can do” attitude.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • HR &/or Finance experience an advantage.

About Cognizant:

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. 

Sector(s):

  • HR, Human Relations
  • Payroll Assistance, Social Insurance Assistance

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