Senior Payroll Manager Europe

Unilever is currently hiring for Senior Payroll Manager Europe.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Payroll Manager to oversees our payroll operations. This role is multifaceted, combining expertise in payroll management, compliance, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across Europe region. With operations in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Poland our goal is to provide precise and compliant payroll services to our regional workforce. The role will be a dual role between leading the regional operations and to participate / lead the transformation / Continuous improvement agenda.

This role will report to the Global Payroll Director.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Oversee Payroll Operations: Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing for all employees in compliance with the local markets and in internal policies.

• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address payroll-related inquiries and issues. Build strong relationships with HR, Finance, Global Mobility, Equity and other departments.

• Working in conjunction with the key COE members (Center of Expertise team) in term of key activities such as Vendor Management, continuous improvement, development and implementation of policies, procedures and maintain payroll policies.

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Lead and support payroll transformation initiatives to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and integrate new technologies.

• Ensures (through relevant audits and reporting) that the payroll systems, processes, policies and tools are compliant with Unilever's internal-process standards and external regulatory requirements.

• Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights and support decisionmaking. Identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals to achieve operational excellence and career growth.

• Develop and oversee activities/plans required to mitigate/prevent country exposure to both internal and external risk.

• Shares internal and external knowledge and best practices amongst the members of the PEX Leadership and Payroll expertise team.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degreein Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5-10 years of experiencein payroll operations, particularly in the Netherlands or Poland. Experience in Belgium and Germany is desirable, with at least 5 years in a management role.

• Proven experience in managing multi-country payroll operations and cross-functional stakeholders, including payroll vendors.

• In-depth understanding ofSOX controlsand compliance requirements.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Ability to work under pressure in a complex global environment.
  

SKILLS

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluent in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills, including the creation and delivery of effective presentations. Proficiency in German or a local language is a plus.

• High financial and business acumen.

• Strong ability to sell ideas and concepts.

• Inspiring, motivational, and accountable people leader, capable of leading remote and cross-cultural teams and connecting people and ideas.

• Strong project and time management skills for complex global projects.

• Flexibility and an agile mindset.

• Ability to create and drive the adoption and execution of a shared vision and strategy for change.
  

OUR OFFER

• Work on the contract of employment, annual bonus, benefit car, and eligibility to a company shares program.

• Learning environment and personal development.

• Attractive benefits package including private medical care (Medicover); retirement package, private life insurance (Unum), sport package (Benefits System), 2 additional days of vacation; Unilever shop for employees; access to the learning platform; access to Legimi; psychological support via EAP platform, and many more!

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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.