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Job Summary
Reporting to the EMEA-Payroll Manager, you will be responsible to support our payroll team with the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role includes responsibility for smaller payroll entities and acting as back up for the main payroll coordinator. In addition, you will be the connection point between the local stakeholders and the Time Management System Provider to ensure smooth processing. You will also contribute to payroll automation efforts, standardization of payroll vendor reporting and support on various projects related to the payroll operations. The payroll coordinator works closely with HR, Finance and external providers, ensuring compliance with all legal and organizational requirements.
Essential Functions
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Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all payroll transactions, both regular and irregular payments, for assigned countries.
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Managing and maintain the time and attendance system as connection point for local stakeholders for the countries in charge including supporting implementation and improvement projects
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Provide day-to day administrative and operations support to the payroll team members.
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Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
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Support all internal and external payroll and time management audits.
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Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding payroll matters, records, deductions and procedures.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support payroll related projects and system implementations.
Generate reports and provided payroll related analytics as needed.
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Education and Experience
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Graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree
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Proven experience (+-3 y) in payroll administration or coordination.
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Strong understanding of time and attendance systems.
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Ability to apply complex analytical and critical thinking skills
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel
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Proficiency with Oracle and ProTime T&A System are an asset
- Languages: English, other languages are an asset.
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business. By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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