Payroll Analyst - German Speaker

The Payroll Analyst is an important member of the EMEA Payroll team. The Payroll Analyst will be focused on executing complex processes associated with the payroll operations. This role will be responsible for supporting the payroll operations in the compilation and uploading of complex data inputs, reviewing data inputs prior to the processing of payroll and reconciling payroll outputs to ensure accurate and compliant payrolls across the assigned markets.

Finally, The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for serving as an agent of change to transform current payroll operations to achieve the target service delivery model. They will work closely with business partners in understanding requested changes and submitting them to the payroll vendors, testing results and migrating to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate, validate, correct, and provide employee support with overpayments/underpayments when identified/required.

• Respond to complex employees/manager inquires through the Case Management system; handles escalated situations.

• Adhere to policies, procedures, and standards across assigned markets and within the local regulatory context.

• Execute complex activities associated with the input and payroll, such as data analytics, reporting requests, audits and the processing of expat payroll data

• Liaise with payroll vendors to process payroll accurately and timely as well as coordinate system configuration changes (system change requests) include requirements gathering, documentation, testing, training, and communications.

• Partner with regional representatives from other functions (e.g., HR, Finance, Treasury, IT) to participate in the resolution of complex payroll issues and new processing enhancements or legislative changes.

• Support Finance/Accounting with complex questions on the reconciliation of general ledger interface issues

• Partner with other members of the Payroll Services Team to identify operational payroll improvements opportunities documenting the recommendation and presenting to leadership.

• Work with Government authorities on audits and requests

• Lead special payroll projects (e.g., M&A activities, Open Enrollment, vendor change requests) and cross-functional projects with payroll dependency.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• BA/BS degree preferred
• 2+ years' payroll experience
• Knowledge of Spain and German payroll principles, practices, regulations, and procedures
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures

• Knowledge of applicable state and federal payroll and related social security and tax regulations, legislation and guidelines

• Skill in performing detailed computations independently

• Experience in execution of operational process improvements including documentation of current state, recommendation and cost/benefit savings

• Skill in both verbal and written communications

• Proficient user of with Excel knowing how to use complex calculations

• Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple concurrent priorities

• Independent worker and collaborative team player

• Experience working with payroll vendors, highly preferred

• ADP Global view

• ADP Celergo

• EY

• Experience running small to medium payroll projects

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.