Payroll Specialist Wanted (Maternity Cover – 9-Month Engagement) 🌍
Are you ready to accelerate your career in payroll within an international environment? 🚀
Our client, a renowned global player, is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic team in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. With a footprint in over 20 countries and a commitment to innovation and excellence, they offer an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to large-scale payroll operations and international HR processes.
This is a 9-month engagelebt to cover a maternity leave — perfect for an experienced payroll professional ready to hit the ground running and make an impact!
📝 Your Main Responsibilities
As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key member of the Luxembourg payroll team. Your role will include:
🔹 Payroll Execution:
- Manage monthly payroll in close collaboration with an external payroll provider
- Review gross-to-net calculations, ensure compliance, and follow up on administrative tasks
- Handle accounting entries and monthly closings
- Maintain accurate payroll records
🔹 Vendor & Internal Communication:
- Coordinate with the external payroll vendor and ensure service quality
- Act as a point of contact for associate inquiries (pay slips, tax certificates, etc.)
- Liaise daily with the HR Shared Service Center
🔹 Benefits & Time Management:
- Administer time & attendance systems
- Manage employee benefits and support related processes
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on payroll, reporting, compensation, and benefits
🔹 Compliance & Projects:
- Stay updated on legal and tax regulations affecting payroll and benefits
- Participate in payroll-related projects (such as new system implementations)
- Act as the go-to expert for payroll, benefits, and salary taxation topics
👤 Your Profile & What We Offer
🔎 Who we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or similar
- At least 2 years of proven experience in payroll processing
- Fluency in English and French is required – Luxembourgish or German is a strong plus
- You’re organized, precise, a great communicator and comfortable with numbers
- Proficiency in Excel and strong administrative skills are essential
- A team player with high integrity and adaptability
🎁 What we offer:
- A multicultural and supportive work environment
- Real responsibilities within a leading international company
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A valuable career-building experience with a well-known brand
- Full integration into a forward-thinking HR team
Branch External Name:
Adecco Généraliste Nord