Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in advanced wound care, ostomy care, continence care, and infusion care. With around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Group revenues in 2022 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

　　We are transforming our HR function at Convatec and are now looking for great people to fill our newly created roles as part of our international HR Service Delivery Team, based in Malaysia. Our payroll support model has been at the heart of this transformation and this role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to play a role in defining and supporting our future as well as being part of a new and exciting team.

　　We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical and diligent Payroll Specialist who also has experience of managing a team. As part of the GBS HR team, this role will support Payroll processes across a number of countries with and through a wider team of payroll specialists.

　　Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in Payroll administration and strong knowledge of payroll regulations, preferably in more than one country, with some people management experience. We also value integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines and to work with colleagues in international locations.

　　In this role, you will support Payroll processes for employees based across numerous geographical locations and at all levels of seniority within the organization. Convatec has employees in over 45 countries and continues to grow in line with demand for our products. We view people as our greatest asset and the production of an accurate and timely payroll is crucial to our relationship with our employees.

　　As part of your role, key responsibilities include:

　　Leading a high performing payroll team (direct line management of Payroll Associates and dotted line responsibility for Payroll Specialists)

　　Allocating and managing workloads across the payroll team

　　Ensuring relevant data is captured for payroll for the region

　　Managing any escalations from the team linked to hard to answer payroll queries or more challenging issues

　　Overall responsibility for payroll processing across multiple countries, coordinating in-country payroll processors where they exist

　　Designs, maintains and improves payroll execution by designing and improving systems and processes, directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data

　　Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes.

　　Supports employee queries relating to payroll as they arise, working with in-country payroll processors to do so

　　Liaises closely with 3rd party payroll providers, ‘in country’ payroll teams and centralised support teams to ensure a best in breed delivery of payroll solution

　　Designs and prepares appropriate reports to support the business

　　Manages relationships with stakeholders such as the payroll COE, Finance, wider HR, Benefits team, 3rd Party payroll providers and employees

　　Ensures team compliance with local legislation, including tax and social security

　　Supports required reconciliations with the Finance team, such as payments to statutory bodies, General Ledger files, etc

　　Maintains payroll guidelines and processes by writing, updating and supporting policies and procedures

　　Supports the development and maintenance of audit procedures and control reports to ensure the accurate processing of payroll

　　Ensures a clear and uniform payroll approach across jurisdictions

　　Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions

　　Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.

　　What we are looking for in our successful candidates:

　　Team management experience

　　3 - 5 years of experience in Payroll

　　Previous experience using Workday is desirable

　　Experience of payroll processing across multiple countries is preferred

　　Solid understanding of the principles of labour legislation

　　Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

　　High level of accuracy and attention to detail

　　Logical thinker and innovative approach to root cause analysis, problem solving and process improvement

　　Excellent oral, written and client-facing communication skills

　　Experience of working closely with third party payroll provider model such as ADP, Safeguard or TMF would be considered advantageous

　　Excellent communication skills, ability to adapt to different styles and at different levels with impact and influence

　　A customer-first mindset to fit with our “forever caring” brand

　　Exceptional stakeholder management

　　Second-to-none organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and navigate a variety and volume of talent acquisition activity

　　Ability to deal with ambiguity and change

　　Proactivity and an “own it” mindset

　　A drive to deliver with others

　　Must be willing to work on European Timezone (3pm -12am Malaysia time)

　　Our transformation will change your career. For good. You’ll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring them to life. There’ll be challenges. But stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet.

　　This is stepping outside of your comfort zone.

　　This is work that’ll move you

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