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We offer integrated solutions that include payment processing, VAT refunds, dynamic currency conversion, and management services for merchants in the Retail and Hospitality sectors worldwide.\nIn recent years, we have experienced significant growth, expanding our services and global presence.\nWith strong private equity investors, Advent International and Eurazeo, we have the financial capital and expertise to grow our capabilities and reach through acquisitions.\nOur mission is to create a world of connected commerce where payments are simple, secure, and seamless, enabling our partners to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.\nRole overview\nDeliver payroll processes and procedures\nDeliver high-quality customer service\nManage questions from employees, outsource suppliers and internal and external stakeholders\nEscalation point in case of Payroll Manager absence\nWhat you will do\nManage and control vendor relationship, to provide accurate and timely processing of the monthly/bi-monthly/weekly payroll for countries in scope of responsibility\nReview accuracy and completeness of payroll data which needs to be processed\nControl payroll results delivered by payroll vendors, manage timely approvals and payment processing by relevant stakeholders\nDevelop and maintain relationships through effective and timely communication with internal and external customers\nCommit to the existing payroll processes, procedures and policies and suggest changes for improving the responsiveness, efficiency and accuracy.\nActively participate in the scheduled transition projects\nAct as a backup to other Payroll Specialists\nAct as a backup to Payroll Manager\nWho you are\nExperience in processing international payrolls and working within global payroll services and teams\nEnglish / German / French / Spanish / Portuguese speaker\nAbility to complete work assignments within required time constraints and meet critical deadlines\nAbility to take responsibility for the team's work during the absence of the payroll manager\nWhy Planet:\nPlanet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.\nCome and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. 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