QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Payroll Leader is responsible for the quality delivery of payroll processes to the GE businesses through an outsource payroll platform. The incumbent will have an in-depth knowledge of GE Payroll & Benefits systems, processes and procedures and also of national legislative rules. The person will promote “Best in Class” Service while working cross-functionally with internal teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Advise on difficult and sometimes complex questions/requests from employees, managers and the HR community concerning payments, allowances and tax treatments in a professional, courteous & timely manner
- Review payroll entries and files to ensure they meet the necessary quality & compliance requirements
- Understanding different payroll GL and payroll accounting practices
- Experienced with month end closing process and reconciled payroll accounts
- Preparation of reporting & associated statistics
- Participate in internal & external payroll audits
- Deal with operational issues and process failures, identifying and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Develop action plans to mitigate operational risks or resolve escalated issues
- Proactively seek customer feedback to identify areas for simplification, standardization and productivity within assigned process.
- Drive process improvement projects and implementation with a focus on customer satisfaction and standardization
- Build and share knowledge of area of expertise by continuously keeping up to date with internal and external updates and changes
- Ensure compliance with internal regulations and external legislation
- Ensure that high standards of accuracy and quality are maintained with appropriate controls in place, taking accountability for compliance with relevant legal and GE policy requirements
- Develop a strong working relationship with the GE HR community through proactive facilitation & improvement of HR processes, ensuring effective communication and early identification of requirements & any issues
- Support complex global acquisition and disposition processes
- Managing relationship with the payroll vendors
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
- At least 7 years of experience in pay and benefits preferably in a multinational company
- Broad understanding of Payroll & Benefits processes
- Solid experience in Turkey payroll, social security & tax practices
- Lebanon & Jordan payroll knowhow is an asset
- Experience in R&D and union payroll
- Fluency in Turkish and English
- Workday expertise is a plus
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to identify trends and implement process improvements
- Attention to detail and strong planning skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong customer focus
- Ability to meet tough deadlines and able to work flexible when required
- Strong system and data flow knowledge. Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologies