Senior Payroll Accountant

Company Description

Publicis Groupe is one of the largest advertising agency holding companies in the world as well as a global leader in the fields of marketing, communications, and digital transformation. Driven by data, cutting-edge technology, and creativity, our solutions enable brands to provide customers with tailored experiences on a large scale. We utilise the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies that will create increasing business value for existing and future clients. We are present in more than 100 countries and employ in excess of 90,000 professionals. Publicis Groupe includes world-renowned agencies such as Saatchi & Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Publicis Sapient, Zenith, Starcom, Publicis Health, and Epsilon amongst others.

Publicis Re:Sources is part of the Global organization Publicis Groupe providing support to our agencies in over 100 countries. Although we are spread around the world we are one Re:Sources team, excited by challenges and relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Re:Sources is a high energy environment fuelled by collaboration, imaginative thinking and initiative. At Re:Sources, we’re the backbone of Publicis Groupe, we provide our peers technology, finance, operations, and legal solutions that enable them to excel with their clients

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs for 10 entities.
• Review and validate payroll data, including timekeeping records, deductions, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as Israeli Labor and Employment Law
• Generate and review payroll reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor, control, and report employee’s monthly attendance data.
• Manage payroll systems and software, ensuring they are up-to-date and functioning properly.
• Full accountability and responsibility for the payroll accounting (Journal entries, accrual, and reconciliations)
• Prepare for and assist with internal and external audits.
• Statuary payroll reporting to Social Security and ITA
• Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR, and management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement best practices and streamline payroll processes.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Certified payroll controller, BA in finance, or any related field will be an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll processing (~500 Emp), with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of Payroll systems, Hasavim / Hilan will be an advantage.
• Digital skills with proficiency in Excel and HR systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Team player with strong service orientation
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English, ability to read, speak and write.