P&O Services - Payroll Expert

Job Description Summary

Our new team member will provide expert services for employees, managers and HR community in the area of Payroll related data and processes, and act as a subject matter expert for these services. Services provided by this role mainly refer to second level (complex) Payroll processes, such as pre- and post PY-run activities, taxation and finance related activities (reconciliation, accruals, etc.).

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to ​

• Support legally required processes in close collaboration with authorities (e.g. tax provider)
• Initiate monthly salary payments in accurate and timely manner
• Extract reports needed for payroll and other reports upon request
• Close collaboration with FRA e.g. account reconciliation, accruals
• Act as a “point of contact” person and subject matter expert for employees, leaders and works council in Payroll related processes
• Assist in and contribute to cross country Payroll projects
• Keep Up to date in regards of legal Changes
• Ensure correct taxation of gains, company cars, etc.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant professional education, e.g. apprenticeship in business management or studies (Bachelor/Master degree in HR/Accounting/ Business or related field is preferred)
• Fluent in Czech/Slovak, and English
• 2-3 years professional experience in SSC environment with payroll/coordinating payroll and/or HR administration
• HRIS system (SAP or Workday) knowledge and experience preferred but not a must
• Work experience in international environment/team/global company is preferred
• Experience in other HR disciplines (e. g., Compensation & Benefits, Learning, etc.) is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively across all levels and layers of the organization and be comfortable working in a complex and rapidly changing work environment. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sound judgement, in addition to high level attention to detail, analyzing information, thoroughness, general math and reporting skills is a must

You’ll receive:

• Monthly pension contribution matching your individual contribution up to 3% of your gross monthly base salary
• Risk Life Insurance
• 5-week holiday per year (1 week above the Labor Law requirement)
• Cafeteria employee benefit program – choice of benefits from Benefit Plus CZ in the amount of 12,000 CZK per year
• Meal vouchers in amount of 120 CZK for each working day (full tax covered by company)
• Multisport Card
• Premium Health Care Program

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Join our Sandoz Network: If this role is not suitable to your experience or career goals but you wish to stay connected to hear more about Sandoz and our career opportunities, join the Network here:  Sandoz Talentpool (novartis.com)

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Skills Desired

Curiosity, Data Privacy, Employee Experience, Employee Onboarding, HRIS (Human Resource Management System), Hr Operations (Hr Ops), HR Service Delivery, Human Resource Management System, Human Resources (HR), Human Resources Management, Identity And Access Management (Iam), Payroll, Sdm