Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lead and drive payroll harmonization and standardization initiatives across multiple European countries
* Analyze existing local payroll processes, systems and policies and identify optimization and alignment opportunities
* Design and implement standardized scalable payroll processes while ensuring compliance with local regulations
* Act as the expert for payroll topics, providing guidance and strategic direction to stakeholders
* Take leadership responsibility for projects and/or functional teams, including coordination, mentoring and decision-making
* Manage and align cross-functional and cross-country stakeholders (e.g. HR, Finance, IT, external providers)
* Ensure timely and successful delivery of payroll transformation projects, including planning, tracking and risk management
* Collaborate with IT and vendors on payroll system implementations, integrations and improvements
* Drive data consistency, data quality and reporting standards across countries
* Balance global harmonization goals with legal and business requirements
* Identify and implement process improvement and efficiency gains within payroll operations
* Support change management activities, including communication, training and stakeholder management
* Monitor compliance with legal, tax and social security regulations in different European countries
* Provide senior-level input to strategic decisions related to payroll and HR operations
Your Qualifications
* Degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR operations or a related field
* Extensive professional experience in payroll, HR operations, or similar, ideally in a European/multi-country environment
* Proven experience in payroll harmonization, transformation, or cross-country projects
* Strong knowledge of European payroll regulations, tax, and social security
* Experience with payroll systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, ADP or similar)
* Demonstrated leadership experience (project leadership, mentoring, or functional responsibility)
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
* Experience in international and matrix organizations
* High level of ownership and ability to work in complex environments
* Fluent in English
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your online application.
www.schaeffler.com/careers
Your Contact
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
Vanessa Sprenz
+499132825788
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