Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.

Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.

We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.

The Total Rewards and HR Operations teams are responsible for Sphera providing its colleagues with competitive rewards and HR tools and services. As a Spherion part of this team, the Payroll Analyst is a key utility player to the technology-driven team. This role will be responsible for processing multi-national payrolls throughout EMEA and APAC. The incumbent will be technically savvy and not afraid to bring their problem-solving skills to complex scenarios.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full cycle global payroll administration
Maintain accuracy of payroll system data to deliver semi-monthly and monthly payrolls
Liaise and provide incite for Global Payroll Vendor(s) to ensure accuracy and compliance
Research payroll issues and be a key resource on payroll matters
Work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate with Regional HRBPs, HR Directors, and Finance teams
Support system implementations and integration projects as needed
Serve as a utility player within the global Total Rewards & HR Operations team

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of related professional experience with international, managed payrolls.
Knowledge of payroll taxes, social insurance, pension schemes, and labor laws for multiple countries on a global scale; experience supporting EMEA and APAC payrolls preferred
Hands-on HR systems experience; Workday experience preferred
Understanding of business and financial programs and terminologies; experience with Payroll accounting preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (ex. pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas, etc.)
Analytical and consultative capabilities to “story tell”, both simple and complex information to a directed and/or wide audience in both written and oral form; German language a plus
Crisp attention to detail; creative problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work with pressing deadlines, manage time, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate flexibility with changing priorities
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation a plus

Sphera is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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