As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access, and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
- Partners with External Local Payroll Bureaus, as well as with a number of key stakeholders, ranging from HR Partners, Recruitment teams and HR Service Delivery to Line Managers, Benefits, Rewards, Country Leads and Finance teams, to ensure the effective delivery of the monthly payroll processing as well as delivering timely and accurate Year End reporting and submissions for their assigned countries. (10%)
- Responsible for the collection, formatting and sending of payroll related data to the payroll bureaus for payroll processing, whilst adhering to the payroll calendar deadlines. (20%)
- Responsible for validating the payroll output for assigned countries and performing peer validation of final payrolls for other payrolls within the team. (25%)
- Provides monthly Cash Funding Forecast so that the IAS Accounting and Treasury departments can fund the relevant bank accounts for all payroll related payments. Manages all net salary payment processes using Fortrea approved platforms; partners with the Accounting team for approval and payment release. Ensures distribution of payslips is done by the local payroll bureaus. (5%)
- Supports query management through liaising with the business, the Local Payroll Vendors, HR and other departments as required to ensure timely resolution of queries on behalf of Fortrea Employees. Acts as the 1st point for escalation of payroll related queries from the HR Service Delivery team. (10%)
- Prepares monthly Payroll Journal and Gross to Net report for the IAS Accounting department and supports related Finance queries. (5%)
- Writes and keeps up to date the payroll standard operating procedures documents to ensure clear guidelines are in place on how to run country specific payrolls. (5%)
- Completes monthly payroll metrics on a monthly basis. Provides support to the Team Leader or Senior Payroll Specialist in developing regular or ad hoc communications to Fortrea business, to ensure employee awareness around transitions or other changes related to payroll. (5%)
- Works closely with the Local Payroll Provider(s), Country Leads and HR to ensure local compliance practices are being followed and all payroll/employment tax, government and local filings are being submitted in a timely manner. (10%)
- Assist with Audits both internal and External and SOX controls. (5%)
Education/Qualifications:
- Any Graduate / Post Graduate.
Experience:
- 3 plus years into EMEA payroll processing
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact. For more information about Fortrea, visit www.fortrea.com.
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