Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our global footprint, with more than 7,300 employees located across ten countries and four continents, enables us to unlock value for our partners across the insurance value chain and deliver superior client experience within Allianz Group. At Allianz Services, we have a strong specialization in core insurance operations, shared services, business analytics, engineering, and management consulting. Our people and our trusted relationships with partners are what matter most. These are rooted in our values of compassion, integrity, and expertise and we strive to continuously evolve, improve, and deliver excellence while contributing successfully to the transformation of Allianz. Caring actively for the environment, for people, and for our customers is what makes us a great place to work and together we are shaping a better and more caring tomorrow.   

Allianz Services is a company which belongs to the legal entity, Allianz Technology SE.   

Job role

As part of our dynamic HR Operations Local team within the HR Department, where you will shine as a subject matter expert, managing all HR payroll and benefits areas for a dedicated client and their employees. Your role is pivotal in providing support across various programs, processes, tools, and systems, ensuring compliance with legislation while delivering exceptional employee experience. As the HR Key User, you will master local HR admin, payroll, and benefits tools like True HR, DP Payroll, Benefit, and the Service Now platform, along with any existing or future HR systems and databases. Your expertise will guarantee high-level accuracy and timely delivery of payroll and benefits services for our dedicated clients.

What you will do

Serve as the primary contact and oversee all payroll processes and benefits administration, tailored to the company's needs and in compliance with labour regulations.

Manage relationship with outsourcing partners, ensuring timely and accurate information and documentation for Reges registration, payroll, and other purposes.

Maintains effective communication with external suppliers (payroll, benefits, medical services, health insurance, pensions and any types of benefits and discounts granted to employees) fostering collaboration and exploring new opportunities.

Update, maintain, and centralize data in internal tools to ensure accurate payroll calculation.

Verify and update databases for special assignments (e.g., employees with disabilities, deductions, bank accounts, health insurance, etc.) and internal allocations.

Keep internal tools/systems/databases current (employee life cycle, seniority, annual leave, personal employment files, timesheets, bank accounts, deductions, certificates that influenced payroll calculation or other employee benefits allocation), ensuring records are precise and up to date.

Execute tasks independently, enter data, retrieve information from group-specific systems, perform data validation, audit entries for accuracy, and make corrections as needed.

Respond to information requests and escalate to the appropriate responsible party when necessary.

Review payroll sheets from external provider, identify and perform corrections, and ensure the monthly payment process are completed.

Provide support for documents, reports, invoices, etc., needed for financial monthly closing.

Develop and run reports on payroll and benefits data for analysis, decision-making, and statistical needs.

Offer comprehensive support and guidance in HR Operations activities (employments, leavers, contract changes, suspensions, benefits administration, salaries).

Act as the main contact point for all HR payroll and benefits queries from employees and managers.

Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis on existing data.

Support employees with pay slips and clarify salary calculation in an understandable manner, focusing on customer needs.

Address employee requests for certificates needed internally or from payroll provider.

Ensure full compliance with GDPR, and internal procedures/regulations/policies or legislation.

Support the implementation of legislative changes related to payroll and benefits within the company.

Assist with administrative processes and serve as a back-up for admin specialists and HR Operations team members when needed.

Support HR system implementation projects other change initiatives, including documentation and testing of system enhancements.

Participate and provide expert opinions on drafting procedures, collective agreements, policies, training materials, and other HR payroll and benefits communications.

Engage in assigned trainings and self-learning based on the development plan.

Collaborate with team members according to internal workflows.

What you bring

Fluent in English.

Degree in economics or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in the payroll and benefits. Experience working with ESS and Timesheets tools (True HR is a plus).

Experience with ticketing systems (Service Now is a plus).

Advanced proficiency MS Office, especially Excel.

Excellent communication skills.

Human inspector and payroll certification.

Labor law expert certification.

You have

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in project teams.

Strong planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.

Customer service-oriented mindset and willingness to help.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proactive attitude and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Integrity, trustworthiness, and accurate working style.

Enthusiasm, openness to change, digital innovation, and a go-getter attitude.

Ability to handle various tasks that may change based on business needs.

Thorough understanding of payroll processes, ability to identify and request missing data from internal customers, and to mitigate risks of errors.

What we offer

We support your well-being

• Access dedicated counseling services, mental health resources, and well-being sessions designed to keep you feeling your best
• Enjoy a personalized benefits package through a monthly budget on the Benefit platform, covering medical subscriptions, meal tickets, private pension plans, life insurance, Allianz Tiriac exclusive insurance discounts, and many more.
• Prioritize what truly matters with time off on your birthday, additional vacation days for each year with Allianz (up to five extra days), Paid leave on December 24th and 31st, plus the flexibility to swap weekend holidays for extra days off, and special allowances for significant life events.

We invest in your growth

Take advantage of an extensive learning curriculum tailored to support your career growth and meet your professional needs, with access to a wide range of technical and soft skills trainings, international certifications (including Agile, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2, ITIL, IFOA, ACCA, IACCM, and more), learning resources from LinkedIn and Allianz platforms, language development opportunities (German, French, English), and our dedicated Leadership Program to help you reach the next level.

We value you and your work

We acknowledge and recognize your work through performance-based rewards to celebrate your achievements, team, and individual recognition programs to celebrate your contributions and internal referral bonuses.  

Your personal information, including sensitive data, may be shared with Hiring Managers to evaluate your suitability for the role. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted, and all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Allianz Group, , a trusted global insurance and asset management company, values inclusion, and integrity at its core. We foster an empowering environment that supports employee ambitions and challenges. Committed to fairness, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. At Allianz, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work.

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