Junior Payroll Specialist (French speaker) – relocation to MALTA in MALTA

Out client is the world leader in international education. Their mission is to open the world through education and so far they have helped over 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree. They have fifteen subsidiaries and non-profit organizations, schools and offices in over 50 countries and employ over 40,000 staff and teachers.

As a Payroll Specialist, you will work in an international and dynamic environment with a strong scope for development. The Payroll Specialist reports directly to the Payroll Manager and will work closely with other functional areas and other organizations around the world. The Payroll Specialist will be encouraged to proactively identify and initiate internal improvements as well as to broaden your responsibilities beyond the job description. Our client offers an exciting opportunity to learn the procedures and legislation for weekly and monthly payroll processes, in several countries.

The role:

• To ensure the timely and accurate delivery of payroll related reporting for several countries on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Manage payroll process for in house and outsourced payrolls
• HR Administration tasks to support employee’s life cycle
• Process, prepare and submit changes in the payroll (e.g. new starters, leavers, salary increases, statutory maternity pay, bonuses and timesheets).
• Manage changes to the payroll related to secondary benefits such as pension, health insurance and other mandatory regulations.
• Prepare and submit Payments of Salaries, taxes and social fees.
• Liaising with (international) staff and managers to resolve queries.
• Payroll Accounting: Prepare and upload payroll journals into Financials system.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvements related to payroll processes.
• Assist in ad hoc tasks and various projects (e.g. implementation new payroll software).
• Travels on occasional base.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR or related areas.
• 1-2 years of relevant working experience in payroll/HR/accounting.
• Strong analytical and English communication skills.
• Must be fluent in French
• ADP, Oracle or similar payroll system knowledge is an advantage!
• Discrete communicator with an eye for details and deadlines.
• Self-starting and pro-active, positive attitude.
• Proven creative mindset and a passion for change.
• Responsible and committed to work together with team members.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Office is a plus.
• International experience (travel, education, working) is a plus.

Benefits

• Complete relocation support
• One paid flight per year back to home country
• Annual fitness allowance
• Health Insurance (Private Malta Hospital Plan)
• Supportive, friendly and international team
• Normal office hours from M-F