Sr. Payroll Compliance Analyst

We have 3 (Center of Excellence / EMEA) positions open. We are seeking payroll authorities with extensive payroll compliance and audit experience for a subset of countries: Netherlands, Belgium and the Nordic countries.

These colleagues will possess recent and sustained knowledge of their country portfolio compliance (payroll, benefits, tax & audit) and report into our Global Payroll Audit function. This critical role functions as the liaison between the business units, legal, tax authorities, technical teams, vendors, external consultants, internal/external auditors and most importantly, Thermo Fisher colleagues. Serving as a multi-country compliance authority, the Sr. Payroll Compliance Analyst (CoE / EMEA) gathers business requirements, translates them into a working set of functional requirements, applies and participates in industry standard testing methodologies while ensuring a successful transition to production. It is critical that this role maintain current on local legislation, compliance, and regulatory changes for a defined group of approximately 1-4 countries (depending on population size and country complexity).

In addition, the Sr. Payroll Compliance Analyst (CoE / EMEA) has input into country specific projects, task development, and implementation planning around business requirements and testing needs. The Sr. Payroll Compliance Analyst (CoE / EMEA) is also responsible for creating test plans, test scripts and performing user acceptance testing. This visible role will possess the ability to effectively assess business needs, technical and functional requirements, and constraints, as well as the compatibility between different application components. Documenting payroll solutions within defined GBS standards is critical to sustaining investments in payroll. Implementations and large-scale change requests will require appropriate support from the Sr. Payroll Compliance Analyst (CoE / EMEA) until the change is sustained. Heavy participation in internal/external audits. Raises potential risk appropriately to management as needed. 

Other Functions

Support of multi-country compliance & configuration Business analysis Implementation/System upgrade coordination, testing and QA Change Request management Support regional/global initiatives; execution of process/continuous improvement Support International Assignee population (hypo tax, data collection, etc.) Conduct legislation reviews on a monthly/quarterly basis to ensure compliance Participate in and/or lead internal/external audits Vendor management Colleague support as needed Assist Payroll operations as time permits

Experience:

Extensive payroll experience with advanced HR, Finance and/or IT experience required Working in a Shared Services environment Implementations support for at least 2 countries onto a new operating platform Collaborator & Vendor management Integrations domain authority Mergers & Acquisition experience Data Collection/Conversions Time & Attendance knowledge Implementation/System upgrade coordination, testing and QA Proficient knowledge of GL - ability to recon & fix Advanced analytical skills Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (excel, word, etc.) Experienced knowledge of country and localized payroll legislation Additional Competencies: Stellar verbal and written communication skills Self-starter able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong organization skills Great Teammate

Other Re quirements:

Proficient in English (speak & write) Work schedule may require alignment to different time zones based on the needs of the business Ability to work in an appropriate manner with confidential data Experience with Workday & SAP Payroll Engine Travel up to 25%

What we offer:

Direct contract with Thermo Fisher Scientific with a competitive salary, 13th month, holiday allowance and annual incentive bonus A flexible working hours arrangement Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing global employer Training and courses available via Thermo Fisher University to develop yourself Collaborative work in an international environment Strong Team Spirit and many company and team activities Very attractive 40 holidays a year This is a full-time position (40 hours). Working part-time is an option in case you’re available for at least 32 hours.

We welcome candidates that enjoy working in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, groundbreaking technology environment where personal development and team cooperation are key to success, to make the impossible possible for our customers..

Diversity in our teams is an important element to build an effective and challenging working environment. Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement are key values that we expect of all that are part of our community.

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