Senior International Payroll Specialist - German Language Required

Job Description:

Senior International Payroll Specialist

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women's health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers - we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.

Ferring+You

Join our international Payroll team and be part of a growing Service Centre supporting countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As a Senior International Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries, while driving compliance and continuous improvement in our payroll operations.

Your day at Ferring

• Process and validate payroll transactions across EMEA regions
• Collaborate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with local tax and labor regulations
• Support audits and month/year-end reporting
• Resolve employee payroll queries
• Contribute to payroll system improvements and implementations
• Prepare and optimize HR/payroll reports

Behind our innovation...There's you

• 3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a shared services or COE model (preferential) or experience in HR, accounting and/or benefits
• Strong understanding of payroll best practices and compliance (preferential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Workday is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• Fluent in English and German

People come first at Ferring

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone's right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
• Our inclusive support package - "Building Families at Ferring" provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring
• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
• Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member's contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it's Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose... There's you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Note to agencies: this search is being managed by Ferring's Talent Acquisition team. Kindly do not send us spontaneous profiles.

Location:
Ferring Service Center Portugal