Job Description
About Antech
Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.
Antech is part of Science & Diagnostics, a division of Mars Petcare — and we are dedicated to one purpose: creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Through comprehensive veterinary care, nutrition, breakthrough programs in diagnostics, wearable health monitoring, DNA testing and pet welfare, our 100,000 Petcare Associates help pets in more than 130 countries.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all of our associates.
The International Payroll Manager will be responsible for building a solid international payroll process and create a Shared Service Center across 12 countries to be able to provide a compliant monthly workflow.
This role would suit a numerically minded, organized and quick-to-learn individual who is keen to work as part of a dynamic and busy team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Working in close cooperation with the international payroll providers to guarantee a legally flawless processing of the monthly payroll for each ANTECH country in compliance with country-specific requirements.
- Establishment of a shared service
- Continuous improvement of payroll processes
- Responsible for staying abreast of all payroll laws and payroll tax regulations as well as continuous improvement of processes and detection and remediation of any process defects.
- Responsible for the accurate Management of all collected associates master data across borders and the maintenance of those
- Duties may include auditing and reconciling accounting records, preparation of periodic bank and insurance reports, internal control development and documentation.
- Acts as payroll lead in system implementations and updates as the need arises.
- Coordinates and collaborates with P&O on new policies and amendments to existing policies that affect employees' compensation and benefits.
- Calculation and processing monthly payroll figures, including deductions, commissions, variable etc.
- Certifications and correspondence with authorities and offices
- Coordinates and collaborates with Human Resources on new policies and amendments to existing policies that affect employees' compensation and benefits.
- Coordinates with Accounting for financial reporting, auditing and general ledger purposes
- Maintains vacation, service award, holiday, bonus hour and sick leave reports.
- Preparing monthly invoicing figures
- Preparing salary cost calculations for sales proposals
- Deliver process excellence and ability to problem solve quickly and effectively
- Ensure ethical practices, in alignment with company values and Mars Five Principles
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Finance or similar
- Previous Payroll experience is required
- Further training in international income tax law or social security law
- Experienced leader: 5 years experience in the role as manager and minimum 5 years of Payroll experience required
- Proficient in MS Office package
- Experience with Workday is a plus
- Can work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Excellent time-management, used to deadlines and communication skills.
- Decision-maker with good reasoning skills
- Ability to work with complex international topics; quick learner
- Fluent in English and German (C1+) – verbal and written (other European language is a plus)
- Confident working with people at all levels of the business
- Development: The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
- Benefits: An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits.
- Mars Five Principles: Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles.
- Work Environment: An inclusive environment where associates feel valued, supported and comfortable being themselves at work.
- Mobile Working Guideline: We offer a hybrid work model.
- Business Bike: Through the cooperation with Business Bike, we offer the opportunity to get to work in a climate-friendly and fit way.
- An animal-friendly employer: Between video calls and meetings, our office dogs provide more well-being and motivation.
- Sustainability: We rely on environmentally friendly alternatives for our product packaging and feed our electricity via our in-house photovoltaic system.