European Climate Foundation
The ECF’s strategic communications team is the outreach unit of the foundation. Its role is to act as a centre of expertise for communication on climate change and to play an active role in helping create more political, media and public endorsement for action on climate change at an international, national, and sectoral level. Team members deliver strategic advice, communications, and outreach support to ECF’s programmes and its grantees, and work as part of a global network of communications experts to enhance the public debate on climate change and its solutions.
As Payroll Officer you are the trusted expert in all payroll matters. You will ensure correct payroll handling and personnel administration in the countries where GSCC employs staff. You will be part of our motivated People & Culture (P&C) team to help deliver a great service to the organisation and you will report to the Compensation & Benefits Manager.
Key responsibilities
- Handle international payroll for multiple European and international countries, together with our global payroll provider;
- Ensure payroll is prepared in a timely manner to enable employees to receive their pay on time;
- Explain employment conditions via induction sessions and answer staff payroll-related questions;
- Prepare and follow up on recurrent or event-linked administrative documentation and tasks for employees (maternity leave, parental leave, contract extension or termination);
- Prepare month-end payroll reporting and reconciliations;
- Liaise with P&C Partners & Line Managers in order to ensure that all relevant documentation is received and processed relating to New Starters, Leavers and any other contractual changes;
- Attend relevant learning and development events to keep up to date with legislation and processes related to payroll administration;
- Ensure accurate payroll transactions and payments;
- Resolve payroll issues;
- Work closely with Finance and other departments;
- Ensure a proper filing and archiving of employees employment information and documentation (social documents, contracts, absences…).
Experience and competencies
The ideal candidate has a university degree in HR, Personnel Management, Management or a payroll related qualification with:
- At least 3 years of HR experience, experience in international payroll is a plus
- Fluent in English (both spoken and written), other languages are a plus
- Structure and rigour: eye for detail, well organised, analytic, with a problem-solving mindset
- Proactivity and a good capacity for working autonomously
- Experience working with HR information systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
- Discretion: the ability to handle confidential information in a highly professional way
What we offer
- The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, international group of individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work;
- A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself;
- A full-time contract position (employment or consultancy, depending on location).
Location
Flexible. Shared co-working space is available in some locations.
We will not provide support for relocation. You must have the right to work in your country of residence.
Start date
As soon as possible
How to apply
How to apply
Please upload below in English:
– CV
– short cover letter expressing your motivation for this role
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated confidentially. We will store your information in our internal database unless you specifically request otherwise.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We strongly encourage candidates from historically disadvantaged or marginalised groups to apply.
Closing date: 9/27/2022