Payroll Specialist

Join us as a Payroll Specialist

JOB PURPOSE

The overall purpose of this role is to manage, supervise and deliver end-to-end efficiency of Unilever payroll on a monthly basis. The role will provide support to various global, regional and local teams in the relevant operating and audit cycles. You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don't just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To process accurate and timely payroll for country remittance of data to bank through collaboration with finance, reward, global payroll & equity teams (collate inputs, review, process and reconcile).
• Manage all exit computations from the business including voluntary and company initiated exits with oversight on timelines and process.
• Monitor payroll processes to meet legal compliance, Code of Business Practice (COBP) and Global Financial Controls Framework (GFCF) requirements.
• Manage processing of statutory deductions and remittance of data to regulatory bodies for payments to institutions and employees
• To input to payroll systems against new reward cycle, new collective Bargaining agreement, Time and Attendance data / payment related calculations for payroll accuracy
• To process statutory deductions report and remit to finance for pay-outs i.e. tax, Life Insurance, Taxes, Pension, Co-operatives, shares deduction etc.
• Prepare monthly payroll Service Level Agreement reporting.
• Leads payroll projects and process improvement initiatives i.e. collaboration with IT, Finance etc.
• Prepare annual reports and manage end year processes e.g. taxation, write-off.
• Ensure implementation of payroll transformation project, process change/improvement, adjustments etc.
• Reward and payroll related communication i.e., schedules, guidelines
• Work with the Reward Manager to deliver a successful reward cycle including engagement with the Global Equity team and deliver operational efficiency
• Participate in Reward operational processes and provide input from a payroll compliance perspective
• Engagement with business and internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Manage relationship with external regulatory bodies and external partners.
• Own controls and governance agenda in payroll space – audit performance and participation (internal and external)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• University Graduate
• 5 years experience in managing payroll (preferably FMCG experience).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Good proficiency in HR Information & Payroll Systems.
• Good appreciation of the local pay and reward context.
• Good understanding of in-market Labor Law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in vendors management.
• Knowledge of financial processes.
• Experience in working with global organisations.

Always include your CV in English. If the job needs another language, you can also additionally add your CV in that language.

Candidates identified in our Talent Pipeline will be given priority consideration.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work location:

• Hybrid Rome, Italy

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.