Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for Europe. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll compliance with company policies and local labor and tax regulations while supporting process improvements and delivering a positive employee experience.
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule in compliance with company policies, labor laws, and tax regulations.
- Review and validate timecards, resolve discrepancies, and ensure payroll data is complete and accurate.
- Audit payroll registers before funding and perform periodic audits to maintain payroll accuracy.
- Provide training and support to employees on the Time & Attendance (T&A) system.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll issues while supporting initiatives to simplify and standardize payroll processes.
- Review payroll forms, templates, and communications to ensure compliance with applicable laws and company standards.
- Support the implementation of new payroll policies and processes for assigned employee groups.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies.
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned countries.
- Manage payroll projects and process improvements with minimal supervision.
- 2–3 years of payroll experience supporting European countries.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, labor laws, and tax regulations across Europe.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and training skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Skills Required
- 2-3 years of payroll experience supporting European countries.
- Strong knowledge of payroll processing, labor laws, and tax regulations across Europe.
- Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective communication and training skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Fresenius Medical Care Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fresenius Medical Care and has not been reviewed or approved by Fresenius Medical Care.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as ample for 3x12-hour shifts and is complemented by paid caregiver leave, holidays, and sick time. This range of time-off options provides meaningful flexibility for many roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes 100% preventive care, office-visit copays, prescription coverage, and disability insurance, while dental covers preventive, basic, and major restorative services up to an annual limit. Vision benefits are also available.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs feature the Rally app with fitness rewards, virtual therapy, and an Employee Assistance Program with free counseling. Additional offerings like digital physical therapy and expert medical opinions broaden holistic support.
Fresenius Medical Care Insights
What We Do
Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases. We aim to create a future worth living for chronically and critically ill patients – worldwide and every day. Thanks to our decades of experience in dialysis, our innovative research and our value-based care approach, we can help them to enjoy the very best quality of life. Our portfolio encompasses a comprehensive range of high-quality health care products and services as well as various dialysis treatment options for both in-center and home dialysis that are individually tailored to our patients’ needs.
