Associate Payroll EMEA (German Speaker)

Location: Thessaloniki, Chortiatis, Greece; hybrid work

Company

A global pharmaceutical company focused on developing breakthroughs that improve patients' lives and advancing digital transformation in drug discovery and development.

What you will do

• Execute assigned payroll processes, including collecting and validating payroll inputs.
• Perform payroll controls, validate payroll files, and reconcile payroll data.
• Process corrections, escalate unresolved errors, and remit payments to statutory authorities.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation and prepare funding forecasts, bank files, and GL files.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations, and collective agreements.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and collaborate with PX, Finance, and external vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or human resources.
• Knowledge and experience in payroll calculation and processing.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Effective spoken and written English communication skills are required.
• Good knowledge of German is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with multi-country or international payroll processing.
• Experience with payroll software such as ADP, Workday, or SAP.
• Certified Payroll Professional or a similar professional designation.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with a flexible workplace culture.
• Focus on work-life harmony, inclusion, equity, and excellence.
• Support for reasonable workplace adjustments during the application and employment process.
• Opportunity to contribute to a company-wide digital transformation strategy.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a motivational letter in English.