Sr. Specialist,HRDC, Payroll

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

The Sr. Payroll Specialist is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of payroll. Ensuring timely processing and compliance to standard payroll processes of assigned account/s. S/he will perform inquiry management/resolution, transaction processing and general customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Process end-to-end payroll which includes statutory and taxation payments and reporting for countries that are processed in-house

Ensure accurate and timely payment of employees’ payroll for countries supported

Ensure data from Workday and non-Workday data is collated and transferred to the Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)

Release payroll data and any special instructions to the payroll vendors Local Country Payroll Vendor (LCPV)

Receive payroll data from LCPV, check and confirm results

Support payroll software upgrades to ensure that the system is updated as per legal and statutory requirements

Coordinates with the payroll vendor on all matters related to payroll processing and reporting

Ensure to address employees’ concerns and queries in a timely manner

Responsible for the compilation and update of related payroll tools e.g., Country payroll manuals, wage type catalogues, process flows and payroll calendars

Work with internal SCJ areas (i.e., Finance, Treasury, etc.) in order to process bank files and finalize the payroll process

Drive and sustain cross country process improvement and commonality, within the countries supported

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:

Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures for assigned countries

Strong analytical skills as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and operate efficiently under continuous change

Proficient with Microsoft Office software (excel) and ideally having worked with multiple technologies (e.g., HRIS System, Workday, SAP)

Strong drive for results, accuracy, and control compliance

The ability to use initiative and be proactive in anticipating problems which may occur

Ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain a high level of confidentiality

Skilled in developing professional relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and peers

High degree of process orientation and improvement mindset

Above average communications skills and customer service orientation

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, or related discipline required

3 - 5 years payroll experience, HR Shared Services background preferred

Job Requirements:

Full time employment

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM (Mondays to Fridays)

Shifting work schedule might be required depending on the critical deliverables and the urgent requirements of countries supported

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment.