Senior Specialist Payroll - Global Mobility

adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.

*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Responsible for the correct and timely processing of payroll activities for globally mobile Employees, including administering shadow payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, laws and standards as well as customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs key activities necessary in processing monthly payroll and handles post payroll activities for Assignees and Commuters in the HQ location
• Reviews prior to processing global mobility and shadow payroll data as supplied by the external tax vendor, ensuring that all requirements are met 
• Audits payroll output within specific time frame for resolution of outstanding items in alignment with external tax vendor 
• Prepares special reports for management upon request 
• Monitors and responds to HR Services and Employee inquiries as second level of support on an as needed basis 
• Oversees ongoing internal and external payroll audits as well as the corresponding communication to tax and social security authorities
• Supports implementation of HR Services Strategy for Global Mobility regarding tools, programs and processes on a European and partially on a Global level

Key Relationships: 

• HR Services Teams
• HR Rewards Partners and Experts incl. Cross Border Employment
• HR Partners
• Finance (Controlling, Financial Shared Service Centre, Group Taxes)
• Tax and Social Security authorities
• Insurance companies
• External payroll and tax consultants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer service interface and communication
• Self-motivated and team player
• Strong customer focus and service minded
• International mind-set; advanced experience as part of a geographically & culturally diverse team
• Strong ability to work under pressure as well as prioritizes and completes tasks in order of importance
• Proven understanding of shadow-payroll processing 
• In depth knowledge of German wage and salary laws, taxes and social security
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and electronically with various levels of in- and external partners
• Prior experience working in a shared service environment preferred 

Requisite Education and Qualifications:  

• Commercial education or university degree in Business Management or related subject
• Minimum 5 years of overall work experience within a Payroll Services or Finance department, incl. 

3 + years of international payroll processing experience ideally with SAP

• Excellent command of English and German 
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office applications