Global Payroll Manager

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

The Payroll Manager – EMEA & Asia position has the primary responsibility of overseeing payroll processing of Westinghouse payroll in the EMEA and APAC regions.  Reporting to the Director of HR Systems and Services Transformation, the Payroll Manager will ensure payroll is processed on time and accurately for all employees in all countries and develop a high performing team of payroll specialists.  Additionally, the Payroll Manager will be a key driving influence of Westinghouse’s global payroll transformation project, developing/updating policies, procedures, and work instructions, leading/supporting change management efforts, and ensuring compliance and standardization.  This position will be based in Poland but working remotely.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that the regional payroll practices and processes align with the global strategy and standards whilst identifying enhancements or configuration changes to accommodate local requirements.
• In collaboration with the third parties as appropriate, the Payroll Manager will be required to monitor legislation updates, track compliance status in real-time, and initiate the implementation of changes to systems and processes as appropriate.
• Ensure that payroll processes adhere to local tax laws, labor regulations, social security contributions, and other statutory requirements.
• Lead and manage payroll resources within their area of responsibility, providing guidance, support, and mentorship. Ensure members of their team are adequately resourced and trained to handle payroll demands in their region.
• Identify and support the imparting of regulatory knowledge to the country payroll teams
• Implement global payroll policies, procedures, and standards. Work with global teams to standardize payroll processes.
• Track all issues causing impact to payroll results to identify root cause, trends, and improvement opportunities. Develop and implement corrective action plans as required.
• Participate in vendor performance reviews and provide critical feedback and input with respect to the countries within their scope of responsibility.
• Partner with our Shared Service Center, HR COEs (Total Rewards), HR Operations & Business Partners , other internal stakeholders, and vendors to ensure the smooth delivery of payroll and related services.

Requirements:

•           Prior experience leading a payroll team with global payroll team leader experience preferred.
•      Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of global payroll experience – or – minimum of 5 years of global payroll experience.
•           Prior experience implementing global payroll systems.
•           Proven ability to create and implement policies and procedures to support global payroll processing.
•           English language skills of B2 level or higher.
•           Unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality of data.
•           Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.  Must have the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
•           Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•           Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
•           Ability to quickly learn various HR, Payroll, and ticketing systems. 
•           Experience with UKG Payroll system preferred
•      Availability to work from Krakow's office (hybrid model)

Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: 

• Safety and Quality 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Customer Focus and Innovation 
• Speed and Passion to Win 
• Teamwork and Accountability 

Westinghouse offers great benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being.  

Benefits offered in Poland include:

• Stable employment
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• MyBenefit Cafeteria
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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