- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Finance / Accounting.
- 3 years of payroll operational experience.
- Certified Payroll Professional (IPASS) or equivalent as plus.
- Working knowledge of Workday and experience integrating with 3rd party applications.
- Strong customer orientation and a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, in English
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment, as well as to get results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Good analytical and process diagnostic skills and the ability to get into the details, while also seeing and understanding the big picture. Strong spreadsheet and database skills. Continuous improvement orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and requests.
- As a Payroll Specialist you will be responsible for payroll transactions for Ireland predominantly, supporting pre-payroll activities. You will also be reviewing and verifying files generated internally or by global payroll vendors (GPV), enforcing key payroll deadlines, as well as answering employee/manager queries. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to participate in regional projects or initiatives across the EMEA countries.
- Partnering with internal stakeholders and with Global Payroll Vendor (GPV) to process payroll and resolve payroll transactions that are in error.
- Review and validate payroll files (eg. Payroll Reconciliation File, Bank File) and reports generated internally or by the GPV and approve for processing.
- Support pre-payroll activities (eg. finalize data entry, review master data file quality, and confirm time/payroll data completeness).
- Assist in resolving input errors (and other errors) from the third party vendors or internal AbbVie stakeholders.
- Support Year-End Payroll processing activities (eg. develop and provide payroll calendar).
- Assist in resolving Bank Errors (with AbbVie Treasury’s support).
- Respond to internal Abbvie stakeholders (Tax, Treasury, Finance and Payroll Administrators) with regard to questions or issues they have raised with regard to payroll data and/or payroll reports.
- Answer employee/manager queries or assist GPV with other queries it cannot resolve.
- Support role for global, regional and country specific projects.
- Some travel may be required
- Chance to become a part of dynamically growing biopharmaceutical company.
- Friendly organizational culture.
- Hybrid working model.
- Flexible working hours and additional days off (Abbvie Days)
- Attractive annual bonus
- Training opportunities and professional development.
- Extensive benefits package (Multisport, Medicover , life insurance, PPK, commuting allowance, lunch card, bonus for referring new employees)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Company Social Benefits Fund (co-funding of cultural, educational and leisure activities, rehabilitation classes or psychological consultations for employees and their family).
- Charity initiatives incl. Week of possibilities – days of employee volunteering
- Wellness initiatives – global events promoting work-life balance, physical and mental well-being.