Senior Payroll Specialist
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Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.
Knauf Egypt is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 23-year heritage in Gypsum manufacturing and have big plans. Our global reach in 96 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team.
What you’ll be doing:
- Payroll Processing: Lead the end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse employee base, including regular, overtime, bonuses, and deductions, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- System Management: Utilize SAP and/or Oracle systems to manage payroll data, resolve system issues, and perform system updates and configurations as needed.
- Reporting: Prepare and analyze complex payroll reports, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and compliance reports. Provide insights and recommendations based on report findings.
- Compliance: Ensure all payroll practices are compliant with local – Egyptian regulations, including tax laws, wage and hour laws, and labor agreements.
- Compensation and Benefits Reporting: Collaborate with HR and finance teams to prepare and analyze compensation and benefits reports. Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Salary Review and Benchmarking: Assist in the annual salary review process, including benchmarking roles against market data and recommending salary adjustments to ensure competitive and equitable compensation.
- Grading: Support the development and implementation of job grading systems to ensure consistent and fair evaluation of roles within the organization and in line with Knauf’s Region policy and guidelines.
- Audit and Reconciliation: Perform regular payroll audits to ensure accuracy and completeness. Reconcile payroll discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Payroll Policies and Procedures: Develop, review, and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to address payroll-related issues and support organizational initiatives.
- Employee Support: Provide exceptional support to employees regarding payroll inquiries, issues, and adjustments.
What we’d love for you to have:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in payroll processing, reporting, and system management with extensive experience using SAP and/or Oracle payroll systems. Well acquainted with Egyptian Labor Law.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in processing payroll and preparing reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
We’ll provide:
- Salary + Bonus
- Mobile Phone + Business Line
- Medical + Life Insurance
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.
- Department
- People / HR
- Locations
- KNAUF EGYPT - KNAUF LTD. & PARTNER
KNAUF EGYPT - KNAUF LTD. & PARTNER
Workplace & Culture
Knauf employees play a large part in the success of the company. Their performance, competence and motivation are based on the implementation of the Knauf values of entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, partnership and humanity in the course of their daily work. Individual performances make a contribution to our joint success as a team. This is the basis for further growth of the Knauf Group.
About Knauf MEASA
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drylining systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production facilities and sales organisations in over 90 countries, 41,500 employees worldwide, and sales of 15.4 billion Euro (in 2021), the Knauf Group is without a doubt one of the big players in the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Knauf Middle East, Africa & South Asia (MEASA) is one of Knauf Group's regions. The region comprises of Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Oman, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. The Regional Head Office is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Senior Payroll Specialist
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