IBM Payroll Analyst 

Poland, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Krakow 

513531740

Scope of duties:

• Deliver the highest quality of service in payroll operations by executing all activities in compliance with existing procedures and customer requirements
• Process any payroll data in accordance with legal, IBM and the customer requirements related to personal data protection
• Ensure the timeliness of payroll processing (sending inputs to payroll services providers, approving payrolls)
• Ensure the timeliness of payroll payments processing (requesting uploads and payments releases, initiating manual payments, uploading payroll payments into the bank system, monitoring the rejected payments)
• Carry out the validation of payroll inputs and the reconciliation of output files and properly handle any discovered errors/discrepancies
• Monitor execution of compliance activities if required
• Communicate any risks to payroll process or deadlines in accordance with escalation paths
• Interact with employees, client, payroll stakeholders or third party providers to process payroll data and ensure the correct and timely pay
• Support year end processes or any other country specific processes not related to monthly payroll cycle
• Initiate and actively supporting any continuous improvement activities or other process and/or tools improvements using the existing change management channels
• Request DTP updates if required

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Previous experience in any finance operations (1-2 years on independent position) or in a role which allowed to learn and become familiar with the process and helpdesk work; short experience in payroll or HR operations is an advantage but not a must
• Curiosity and need to understand both the details and the context
• Quick learner with a desire for continuous improvement
• Sense of ownership of assigned tasks
• Fluent command of English that enables clear and concise communication
• Solid organization and management of own work
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to cope with pressure of time
• Good knowledge and practice in using MS Office

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise