Payroll Specialist (1 year contract)
Luxembourg
Full-time
Hybrid
JOB SUMMARY
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll delivery across EMEA, ensuring accurate, compliant, and on-time processing for a diverse employee population. In this role, you will manage multi-country payroll cycles, oversee key controls and reconciliations, and partner closely with in-country providers (ICPs) and internal stakeholders. You’ll also support payroll accounting activities and help maintain strong operational documentation and audit readiness. Experience with ADP Celergo and HRIS/payroll integrations (e.g., Oracle HCM) is highly valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process and validate end-to-end monthly and/or fortnightly multi-country payroll cycles across EMEA, including off-cycle payments and retroactive adjustments.
- Perform gross-to-net validations, pre- and post-payroll checks, variance analysis, and payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Ensure statutory compliance across assigned countries (tax, social security, pensions, benefits-in-kind) and coordinate year-end payroll activities and reporting. - Partner with ADP Celergo and/or in-country providers to manage SLAs, resolve escalations, and drive root-cause fixes and continuous improvement.
- Validate HRIS/payroll interfaces and data flows (e.g., Oracle HCM) covering hires, terminations, transfers, and compensation changes.
- Manage employee and stakeholder payroll queries through a case management/helpdesk tool, meeting service levels and improving employee experience.
- Support payroll accounting deliverables including GL mapping, journal support, payroll account reconciliations, accrual inputs, and month-end close activities.
- Coordinate payroll funding and payment processes, including bank/payment files and statutory remittances, in partnership with Finance/Treasury.
- Maintain and improve SOPs, process maps, and control checklists to strengthen governance, audit readiness, and operational resilience.
- Contribute to projects such as country transitions, M&A integrations, system enhancements, and new market entries, tracking KPIs for timeliness and quality.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 years of processing payroll for multiple jurisdictions.
- Proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and analysis (e.g., pivots, lookups) with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Experience using a case management/helpdesk tool (e.g., ServiceNow or similar) to manage payroll queries and SLAs.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across time zones, with discretion in handling sensitive data.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting process improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma or similar).
- Experience with additional HRIS environments (e.g., Workday) in a payroll-integrated setup.
When applying for this role, please note that additional background checks may be carried out and an original of your criminal record (n*3) may be requested as evidence of integrity justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled.
About Us
At CSC®, we’re always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years.
CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses.
- CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
- We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006.
- We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
- Employees are eligible for success sharing, bonus, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
- CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as part of your Total Rewards that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and more.
When applying for this role, please note that additional background checks may be carried out and an original of your criminal record (n*3) may be requested as evidence of integrity justified with regard to the specific needs of the position to be filled.
- CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people.
- We have won several employer recognition awards, including Top Workplace USA, Great Places to Work India, and Built In’s Best Places to Work.
- We offer fulfilling work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals.
- Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.
- CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.
- As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
Skills Required
- Four years of payroll processing experience across multiple jurisdictions
- Proficiency in Excel, including pivots and lookups, for reconciliations and analysis
- Experience using a case management or helpdesk tool such as ServiceNow to manage payroll queries and SLAs
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across time zones
- High attention to detail and data accuracy
- Experience supporting process improvement initiatives, such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Experience with additional HRIS environments such as Workday in a payroll-integrated setup
What the Team is Saying
CSC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Company materials document 12 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 6 weeks fully paid parental and adoption leave with eligibility after 30 days, signaling robust support for growing families. The clearly defined, fully paid durations indicate meaningful coverage beyond basic policies.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a strong company match is consistently described, frequently as 100% up to 6%, with vesting provisions outlined in recent guides. This structure supports long‑term savings and is presented as a competitive element of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Official guides list multiple medical plan options (e.g., Aetna and, in some locations, Kaiser), plus dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program alongside wellness resources. Breadth and named carriers point to robust core health coverage.
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What We Do
CSC is a global leader in providing business, legal, tax, and digital brand services to companies around the world. With more than 8,000 employees, CSC operates in more than 140 jurisdictions, delivering solutions that help businesses thrive. We pride ourselves on our client-focused approach, market-leading expertise, and unmatched global reach.
Why Work With Us
CSC gives its employees the autonomy to innovate and problem solve, to grow and to share their expertise, and to be a part of a group that genuinely cares for each other and their customers. We offer an excellent benefits package along with good work-life balance in a fun and collaborative environment.
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