Sr Payroll Specialist

Job Description Summary

Together we're building the future of Sandoz!

Job Description

As a newly independent company we are focused on growth. We see growth as the engine powering everything we want to achieve for patients. It will allow us to innovate & pioneer greater access to high-quality medicines, but we can only do this by bringing the best and the brightest minds together.

As Senior Payroll Specialist you will ensure Payroll processes principles and guidelines for Iberia. Also, coordinate the implementation of new Payroll projects.

Major accountabilities

• Manage legally required processes in close collaboration with authorities (e.g. tax authority, Social Security body)
• Coordinate and manage relation with Payroll external vendor.
• Manage international tax assessments (supplementary tax payments and reimbursements)
• Provide support in international equity- and incentive-relevant statements and matters, ensure correct taxation and build accruals accordingly
• Responsible of monthly salary payments in accurate and timely manner
• Extract reports needed for payroll and other reports upon request
• Close collaboration with FRA, TCM e.g. account reconciliation, accruals
• Act as a SPOC and subject matter expert for employees, leaders and works council in Payroll related processes
• Coordinate to cross country Payroll projects: contact person for Payroll migration project
• Keep Up to date in regards of legal Changes
• Assess intercompany reimbursements and correct accounting for International Assignees
• Ensure correct taxation of gains, benefits, company cars, etc.

This opportunity is located at the Sandoz offices in Madrid.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Relevant professional education in business management or similar studies (Bachelor/Master degree in HR/Accounting/ Business or related field is preferred).
• +8 years professional experience with payroll/coordinating Spanish payroll.
• Working experience in SSC environment is an advantage.
• HRIS system (SAP or Workday) knowledge. Highly appreciated experience in Workday and ADP Globalview.
• Excellent Spanish and English spoken and written.
• Project Management experience will be highly appreciated.
• Work experience in international environment/team/global company is preferred.
• Experience in other P&O subject areas (e. g., Hire2Retire, Compensation & Benefits, P&O Business Partner, Learning, etc.) is valuable.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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Skills Desired

Curiosity, Data Privacy, Employee Experience, Employee Onboarding, HRIS (Human Resource Management System), Hr Operations (Hr Ops), HR Service Delivery, Human Resource Management System, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Management, Identity And Access Management (Iam), Payroll, Sdm