Payroll Specialist

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Prague, Czech Republic
Competitive salary; incentive pyy included; not sp...
Hybrid
Multi-country payroll delivery experience
Emea tax and social security knowledge
Vendor management and sla oversight
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Payroll Specialist for their Prague office to oversee payroll operations for the Nordics and Baltics, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll processes. The role involves collaboration with external vendors and internal teams, supporting payroll transformation initiatives while maintaining an inclusive team ethic

Job Summary

  • This role involves overseeing and supervising the payroll function specifically for the Nordics and Baltics region within a global organization.
  • The successful candidate will lead process improvement projects to standardize payroll and benefit administration while ensuring strict adherence to SOX and other audit requirements.
  • Employees enjoy a hybrid working model, 5 weeks of annual leave, and access to a comprehensive cafeteria of tax-free benefits including meal vouchers and health programs.

Matching Summary

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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp is seeking a Payroll Specialist for their Prague office to oversee payroll operations for the Nordics and Baltics, ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll processes. The role involves collaboration with external vendors and internal teams, supporting payroll transformation initiatives while maintaining an inclusive team ethic.

Salary

Competitive salary; Incentive pay included; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Multi-country payroll delivery experience
  • EMEA tax and social security knowledge
  • Vendor management and SLA oversight
  • SOX compliance and audit readiness
  • Fluency in English written and spoken

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency in Nordics & Baltics languages
  • Experience with Workday Payroll software
  • Passion for inclusive team ethic
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Knowledge of expat and commuter payroll

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or HR
  • Experience in multi-national payroll environment
  • Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
  • VISA sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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