Company Description
At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.
Job Description
As a member of the Global Payroll Services Team, the Payroll Administrator reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and is responsible for the processing and support of payroll for EMEA and India. Western Digital currently has employees in the following EMEA countries; Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, UK, and UAE.
This role will support the function in executing accurate, timely, and compliant payrolls for the above countries. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for reconciliations of tax liabilities and other withholding tax in compliance with country regulations. This position will ensure adherence to payroll policies, procedures, and regulations. This position also works closely with the Benefits, Human Resources, and Stock Plan Administration teams in ensuring reporting is compliant and correct.
Key Responsibilities
- Owns the payroll process from start to finish, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant processing, delivery, and reconciliation of all payrolls.
- Payroll process will include processing new hires, terminations, stock income, fringe benefits, bonuses, etc.
- Works with the Benefits team in supporting benefits and pension processing.
- Works with accounting firm to support employees on international assignment regarding taxes.
- Ongoing identification of operational & regulatory risk, ensuring clear mitigation plans are identified.
- Ensures high value customer service to employees.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years relevant payroll experience processing payrolls in EMEA and India
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, process mapping, and project management skills
- Detail oriented
- Proficient communication skills, both written and verbal
- Expert knowledge in EMEA and India compliance
- Knowledge of Workday HCM and ADP Celergo preferred
- Expert in Excel and experience with Microsoft office
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Additional Information
Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.
Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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What We Do
At Western Digital we create data storage solutions that power the technology of today and inspire the innovations of tomorrow.
