Payroll Administrator I

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for all payroll related processing including statutory tax filings and associated general ledger entries. This position analyzes and resolves discrepancies and ensures that internal payroll policies and procedures are consistently followed.

This role interfaces with individuals at all levels of the organization. There is a requirement for considerable communication with the HR Services Team and the HR Managers on issues relating to payroll and benefits and with other finance team members including Treasury and General Ledger. The Payroll Administrator will be in regular contact with the payroll providers and external payroll related authorities.
Payroll Administrator I is responsible for payroll processing, resolving discrepancies and ensures that internal payroll policies and procedures are consistently followed.

This role interfaces with individuals at all levels of the organization. There is a requirement for considerable communication with the HR Services Team and the HR Managers on issues relating to payroll and benefits and with other finance team members including Treasury and General Ledger. The Payroll Administrator will be in regular contact with the payroll providers and external payroll related authorities.

Responsibilities

- Collate and review payroll data for allocated payrolls for the region and liaise with payroll providers or payroll system.

- Liaise with employees, HR Managers, HR Services and payroll providers over any payroll issues, escalating as necessary.

- Review payroll output and organize payments to employees.

- Make sure the Zebra Payroll process and procedures are followed and in compliance with the payroll controls.

- Provide cover for other payroll team members when required.

- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of any statutory or legal changes that affect payroll for allocated countries (through on-line and written resources, attending seminars as needed).

- Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll records.

- Ensure accurate and timely employee payroll data including attendance and vacation records.

- Occasionally work during weekends or during US working hours

Qualifications

- Education: University degree (or secondary school degree) in Finance is big advantage
- International payroll knowledge required is advantage
- Experience from Shared Service Center is an advantage
- Knowledge of ADP services is a big advantage
- Ability to learn quickly and to gather the basic knowledge of statutory payroll laws and payroll accounting practices.
- Ability to work independently to meet all payroll deadlines.
- Highly organized, detail minded, and able to analyze complex payroll transactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written with a customer service approach.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Ability to resolve issues in a quick and proper manner
- Critical thinking and continuous improvement mindset
- Advanced level of English (both written and spoken), communication over the phone/email in English is required; demonstrate the ability to discuss the payroll issues in English.
- Advanced MS Excel skills required.
- Knowledge of Workday is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

- 5 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days and 4 volunteer days paid off.
- Multisport card at a reduced price.
- Meal contribution.
- Monthly contribution 1000 CZK/month in the form of credits on your Benefit plus card with cafeteria system where you can choose from wide range of activities/benefits from Health, Sports, Travel, Wellness, Development, Culture up to company Language courses.
- Training and personal development in soft skills and hard skills, access to our internal learning portal and internal career opportunities within Zebra departments.
- Annual bonuses based on financial results.
- Yearly salary increases according to individual performance.
- Employee referral bonus for bringing New Talent to Zebra.
- Free beverages and fruit days (coffee, tea, milk available in our kitchenette).
- Life & Pension insurance contribution.
- New modern and multifunctional workplace at Vlněna Office park in the city centre.
- Discount at our partners (Banks, HP, Dell, Microsoft Office).

Incentive Compensation:
In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 5% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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