Senior Payroll Specialist in Bucuresti

Position DescriptionJob Summary: The role of the Senior Payroll Specialist is to produce the payroll for clients, acting as their liaison for payroll-related processing. In addition, this role will participate in system testing as needed, provide consultation to clients and others, and as needed. Responsibilities: Produce timely and accurate payroll - includes all interface and payroll processing activities;Ensure quality controls in the payroll process and update documentation, includes reconciliation of results and audit checksExtract monthly and annual reports (YE activities) and act as a backup for SMEAct as day-to-day liaison with client designated contacts for payroll-related processingRespond to client inquiries and take appropriate action ensuring timely review and resolution of issues.Work effectively across ADP France to resolve client issues. Maintain client payroll procedure manuals and business process documentsHighlight and escalate relevant matters that may impact the running of client payrollsProcess relevant tax forms for employeesConduct timely and accurate processing of cyclical events including month-end, qrtr-end, and year-end activities. Constantly and actively contribute to the Standardization and Improvement process. Create or adapt existing training material depending on new instructions received from stake holders/ functional leaders, in cooperation with the SME when the case.Act as a Trainer/ Mentor/Buddy to the new comers, ensuring process knowledge is well absorbed, job shadowingWork closely with the Team Leader and contribute to creation of refresher training sessions for the team whenever the need is detected/ at supervisor’s request or other ADP functions’ suggestion. Uses expertise to enhance activities that drive positive change Effectively manages the knowledge and tools within the team in order to impact delivery capabilities Readily takes advantage of opportunities to suggest or promote new ideas Recognises the ups and downs of project delivery and has the strength of character to provide support through difficult periods.Works close with the SME to optimize the knowledge level Extract monthly and annual reports (YE activities) and act as a backup for SME Education & Experience: Degree or Equivalent: Bachelor’s DegreeMajor Area of Concentration: IT / Business / AccountingWork Experience: Associate Payroll Specialist 1-3 yrsPayroll Specialist 3-5 yrsSenior Payroll Specialist 5-8 yrs People Management: Team oriented/Team PlayerCustomer Service Skills, Client focusInterpersonal and Communication Skills, written, listening and verbal, in country of servicing and English Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Language Skills Fluent in French and English language Technical skills : Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, ....) Skills and Abilities: Payroll industry, process, and France-specific knowledge and expertiseAbility to use ADP systems and processes accurately and consistently; “SAP” HR/Payroll expertiseTroubleshooting/problem resolution skillsAbility to organize, prioritize and multitaskAbility to work under pressure while maintaining deadlinesAnalytical abilityAttention to detailPossesses a continuous improvement mind-set and is receptive to changeMust be able to demonstrate competencies as detailed in the Leadership Expectations for Individual ContributorsCan do attitude, developed team work approach