Adidas SENIOR SPECIALIST PAYROLL 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

993416951

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs key activities necessary in processing monthly payroll and handles post payroll activities for Assignees and Commuters in the HQ location
• Reviews prior to processing global mobility and shadow payroll data as supplied by the external tax vendor, ensuring that all requirements are met
• Audits payroll output within specific time frame for resolution of outstanding items in alignment with external tax vendor
• Prepares special reports for management upon request
• Monitors and responds to HR Services and Employee inquiries as second level of support on an as needed basis
• Oversees ongoing internal and external payroll audits as well as the corresponding communication to tax and social security authorities
• Supports implementation of HR Services Strategy for Global Mobility regarding tools, programs and processes on a European and partially on a Global level

Key Relationships:

• HR Services Teams
• HR Rewards Partners and Experts incl. Cross Border Employment
• HR Partners
• Finance (Controlling, Financial Shared Service Centre, Group Taxes)
• Tax and Social Security authorities
• Insurance companies
• External payroll and tax consultants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems through effective customer service interface and communication
• Self-motivated and team player
• Strong customer focus and service minded
• International mind-set; advanced experience as part of a geographically & culturally diverse team
• Strong ability to work under pressure as well as prioritizes and completes tasks in order of importance
• Proven understanding of shadow-payroll processing
• In depth knowledge of German wage and salary laws, taxes and social security
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and electronically with various levels of in- and external partners
• Prior experience working in a shared service environment preferred

Requisite Education and Qualifications:

• Commercial education or university degree in Business Management or related subject
• Minimum 5 years of overall work experience within a Payroll Services or Finance department, incl.

3 + years of international payroll processing experience ideally with SAP

• Excellent command of English and German
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office applications