Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com
Role & responsibilities:
International Payroll Management
Oversee and ensure theaccurateandtimelyprocessing of payroll for multipleContinental-Europe countries.
Manage and coordinate relationships with external payroll providers and local partners.
Validate payroll calculations, including salaries, bonuses, variable compensation, benefits, and statutory deductions.
Ensure payroll payments and statutory filings are completed accurately and on time.
Compliance & Social Legislation
Monitor and interpret changes in locallaborlaw, tax regulations, and social security requirements across the supported countries.
Ensure payroll operationsremainfully compliant with local legislation and internal policies.
Implement required adjustments to payroll processes following regulatory changes.
Support internal and external audits related to payroll and statutory reporting.
Governance & Process Optimization
Establish andmaintainstrong payroll governance, controls, and documentation.
Identifyopportunities to harmonize and standardize payroll processes across countries.
Lead initiatives to improve payroll efficiency, automation, and data accuracy.
Contribute to payroll-related projects, including HRIS implementations or system improvements.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary payroll expert for HR Business Partners, Finance, and leadership.
Provide guidance to localPeopleteams on payroll-related topics and statutory requirements.
Build strong relationships with external payroll vendors and ensure service quality and performance.
Support employee queries related to payroll matters whenrequired
Reporting & Analytics
Deliver payroll reporting and insights toPeopleand Finance.
Monitor payroll metrics and ensure data integrity across systems.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation processes related to payroll
Business expertise:
Serve as a trusted advisor toPeopleBusiness Partners, Finance, and senior management on payroll implications of business decisions, workforce planning, and compensation strategies.
Provide insights into total cost of employment, statutory obligations, and country-specific payroll risks to support decision-making.
Partner with Finance to forecast payroll costs,analyzetrends, andidentifyopportunities for efficiency or cost optimization.
Support projectsimpactingmultiple countries, such as HRIS implementations, global mobility initiatives, or process harmonization.
Translate complex local legislation and payroll regulations into actionable recommendations for business leaders.
Skills:
Stakeholder Collaboration:Build strong, trusted relationships with HR, Finance, senior management, and external payroll providers across multiple countries.
Communication:Clearly explain complex payroll, legal, and compliance topics to non-experts in a concise, understandable way.
Influence & Advising:Provide expert guidance and recommendations to leadership and HR teams, balancingcompliance, efficiency, and business needs.
Problem Solving & Negotiation:Resolve payroll discrepancies, disputes, or conflicts diplomatically and efficiently.
Cross-Cultural Awareness:Work effectively with diverse teams and adapt communication styletodifferent culturaland organizational contexts.
Job requirements:
Compensation: Our starting base salary for this role is 65,000 EUR gross fix per year.
For food companies around the world, Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner whose people help our customers meet the evolving needs and desires of consumers in ways that respect and sustain the planet.
Headquartered in Alsip, Illinois, USA, Griffith Foods operates in over 30 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We specialize in building strong partnerships with our customers to create great food consumers love. Join Griffith Foods in Creating Better Together™.
