Global Payroll Specialist

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

Our Payroll Operations & Service Delivery team, composed of payroll professionals across multiple countries, is integrated in the Human Resources Service Line and focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services in collaboration with local HR teams, Finance, external payroll providers, and Solvay's Global Business Services (GBS) organization. As a Global Payroll Specialist you'll manage end-to-end payroll processing for Portugal, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. You will be accountable for:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for UK and Portugal, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Validate payroll inputs, calculations, taxes, social security contributions, and statutory payments.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and controls to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely submission of all payroll-related statutory filings and reporting requirements.
• Provide payroll expertise to employees, managers, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Support HR processes related to hiring, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, and benefits.

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (2 days a week if you are from the Lisbon metropolitan area or 2 days a month if you live outside the Lisbon metropolitan area).  

About you

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills, with a willingness to learn payroll processes, systems, and legislation.

Competencies:

• Experience in Portuguese and UK labor law, tax legislation, social security regulations, and company policies
• Stay informed about legislative changes and assess their impact on payroll processes
• Experience in supporting internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required
• Experience with payroll documentation, process maps, and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge in payroll reports and reconciliations

Behaviors:

• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration Mindset
• Problem Solving Mindset and good Time Management Skills

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is €27,090 EUR to €31,050 per year in Portugal.

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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