Payroll Expertise Team Leader Italy, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Poland (F/M/X)

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 Local Payroll Expertise team for Italy, Portugal, Spain, Bulgaria, Poland, composed of 7 payroll Specialist positions (3 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 Bulgaria, 1 Portugal, 1 Poland, is integrated in the Global Payroll and Time department and focuses on delivering Local Payroll Expertise for the 5 countries.
• As a Payroll Expertise Team Leader for those 5 countries, reporting to the Payroll Manager for Local Payroll Expertise teams, you will lead a team of experts staying up to date with local payroll legal, regulatory and tax rules, training and supporting the Global Payroll Operations team. 
• You will be accountable for:
  • Ensuring that all the time & payroll activities are delivered on time with a high level of accuracy 
  • Act as a Team Leader for 5 countries, but also acting as Global Payroll expert for the payroll process
  • Analyzing new legislation and HR agreements in the 5 countries with support of local payroll Experts, assess their impact on the Global and local processes, and create detailed functional specifications (e.g. for change requests)- ensuring the maintenance of  the legal rules in the payroll process and system
  • Provide updated documentation, expertise and support to colleagues and internal stakeholders (Global Payroll Operations, Business HR, Employees, Managers…) 
  • Participate in Payroll projects (e.g. payroll transformation; transversal payroll and time) and support in local implementation
  • Apply the performance management on the scope of her/his activities - KPI / SLAs monitoring - Develop and maintain a KPI-driven team, ensuring the Timeliness & Accuracy of the payroll in the countries in its scope
  • Manage the relationship with the payroll external provider for local concerns
• We offer a permanent contract with hybrid working mode.

About you

• Bachelor in accounting, finance, human resources or a related field.
• Strong experience in one of the 5 countries in an industrial context.
• Payroll knowledge in one of the 5 countries is a plus.
• Competencies:
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese. Italian fluency is a plus.
  • Deep knowledge of HR systems such as SAP HR, payroll systems and time management systems.
  • Comfortable managing large amounts of data, an advanced user of Spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and reports.
• Behaviors:
  • Customer orientation with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Initiative mindset and Team worker
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is 40.000 € to 48.000 €, 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.
• 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: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, 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.

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. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. 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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