About this role
We are looking for an International Payroll Specialist!
This is a one-year fixed term contract.
Join our dedicated international team, where you'll primarily handle payroll responsibilities for several payroll entities in Europe and South Africa.
This includes preparation of the monthly payroll reports, coordination, and audit of the payroll, outputs with the support of our external Payroll Providers, preparation of journals, and ad-hoc reports, and making sure that we process payments in a timely and accurate manner.
Attention to detail, prioritization skills in a dynamic environment, and a drive for enhancing processes are keys to success in this role. Our key stakeholders are across Finance, HR, People Operations, Audit, and Compliance teams. Our Corporate functions partner closely with business leaders – and with each other - to create and support the strategic roadmap. Collaboration is key where the ability to think creatively, build strong working relationships across geographies and functions, and problem solving will contribute to your success and the success of our business.
This position is Hybrid, in Europe
In This Role
• You will be responsible for the processing, auditing, and reconciliation of payrolls, assuring their accuracy, compliance, and timelines
• You manage relationships with various stakeholders and payroll providers with a focus on the accuracy and timely receipt of payroll reports
• You coordinate payroll approvals & payment instructions with the Finance team
• You prepare monthly payroll GL journal, accrual reports, and month-end closing reporting
activities
• You ensure compliance with statutory regulations, collective labor agreements, and company policies
• You attend to payroll-specific queries from employees
• You support various internal and external audits
• You provide payroll feedback and data when required to support ongoing HR projects.
What You Will Need To Succeed:
• You have a minimum of 3+ years of experience working in an international
payroll/accounting environment
• You have knowledge and experience processing International payroll for Europe and
understanding of payroll regulations, compliance, and tax laws
• You have worked with an outsourced payroll provider (ADP SPM knowledge is a plus)
• You have experience managing internal and external stakeholders including local payroll
providers
• You can work independently, and accurately, and meet tight deadlines
• You have excellent communication skills in English
• You can take ownership of payroll processes
• You have proficiency in Excel Microsoft Office (we use excel on 95% of our payroll tasks-> Xlookup, Vlookup, Pivot Table, Macro, etc.)
• You can effectively manage shifting priorities and overcome various challenges
• You have the willingness to learn and take and receive feedback constructively
• You have high ethical standards and a positive attitude.
Why IDEXX
We’re proud of the work we do because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.
So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.
Let’s pursue what matters together!
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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About IDEXX
10,000+ people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock
We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious, where caring and committed people come together to make things better.
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians worldwide with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations and serve customers in over 175 countries.
Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products, in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, practice management and software solutions, and reference laboratory and consultation services, enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency, and build more economically successful practices.
We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk.
Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
What you'll do
- The specialist will be responsible for processing, auditing, and reconciling international payrolls for Europe and South Africa, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness while managing relationships with providers and internal finance teams. Key tasks include preparing GL journals, accrual reports, handling month-end closing activities, and coordinating payment instructions.
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