Description Ensure the integrity of the Hire-to-Leave end-to-end process within the Payroll and Pension scope by performing monthly and annual payroll and pension payments for Braskem in Europe and Asia, focusing on Germany. This includes extraordinary payments typically processed via payroll, as well as providing advice on payroll-related matters. Support for map, identify, design, and implement process improvements, considering potential global synergies and necessary regional specificities and adaptations for Europe and Asia. Ensure and promote effective communication with team members from other supported areas, particularly HR Admin and P&O, as well as other Payroll colleagues, aiming to maintain payroll and pension payments consistently, reliable, timely, and accurate. Execute all relevant payroll processes and activities across the Europe and Asia region. Foster mutual trust and collaboration among Payroll team members. Act to ensure a smooth payroll operation for all relevant countries in Europe & Asia. Independent processing of the monthly payroll for Braskem in Europe as well as advice in payroll related matters. Elements of this role Main responsibilities: Independent and self-responsible management of the payroll activities. Support for employees and Leaders on payroll related issues and questions. Interface between HR Admin and Financial Accounting responsible for the salaries and account reconciliation. Interact and act actively with peers and other internal/external interface areas, aiming to ensure timely and accurate information flow between P&O, HR Administration and Payroll. Carry out: Preparatory work and coordination work by the external service provider on the implementation of payroll in various European countries (e.g. Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, UK). Implementation of payroll relevant year end closing activities including accruals. Support for internal team members and external stakeholders regarding questions related to payroll (such as wage tax, extra pay, garnishments, as well as leave and maternity calculations, occupational pensions and direct insurance). Act and collaborate with HR Admin team and other internal areas, providing the necessary information or support for the activities and projects related to the Hire-to-Leave end-to-end process. Act as backup and as contingency plan for E&A among Payroll team members in Europe and/or other regions, to increase reliability of the process in case of absences and PA transitions. Implementation of payroll relevant year end closing activities including accruals. Apply the correct tax and social security treatment of team members, expatriates and assignees in cooperation with the tax advisor. Perform the correct tax and social security treatment of expatriates and assignees in cooperation with the tax adviser. Prepare various statistical evaluations and preparation of data for pension assessors. Designing, assessing, advising and implementing new HR issues in a global context (e.g. assignments of employees abroad and international remote work). Correspondence with health insurances, insurances, offices and authorities. Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls associated with Payroll scope. Interface with Financial Accounting team, providing the necessary information for the salaries and account reconciliation. Contribute to: Continuous enhancement of existing processes and quality of the payroll procedures, i.e. for digitization and creation of statistics, KPIs and evaluations as well as compliant to regulations. Actively participate and collaborate with projects in the context of HR Admin, P&O, Accounting or any other supported or interface area. What you need to bring for this job: Bachelor’s degree in administration, Economics, Engineering, Accounting or completed commercial vocational training with further training as a tax clerk or accountant. Minimum 4-5 years of professional experience, ideally in a manufacturing industry with an international and multicultural environment. Fluency in German and English, written and orally. Any other European language is a plus. Very good knowledge of employment tax, social security and pension laws and scheme. Knowledge in financial accounting is desirable. Experience with payroll programs (e.g. LOGA) and SAP or another ERP system. Very good MS Office knowledge, especially Excel. Strong communication skills, with a service-oriented mindset, and an analytical and solution-oriented working style. Process-oriented mindset. High level of confidentiality in handling sensitive and confidential information. Team player with the ability to motivate and build trust among the team and colleagues. What we offer you here: A competitive salary package Bonus, depending on your performance and that of the company 30 days vacation Pension scheme and life insurance Company fitness program A dynamic, multicultural environment Flexible working hours and the option of hybrid working Good career opportunities in a global environment Your team and workspace The Wesseling site is part of the economic center of the European Union and is home not only to Braskem, but also to a large number of other influential companies in the industry. In addition to conventional production, the site is also home to the European Technology Centre (ETC), where team members work on the further development of our products. The site is home not only to operational staff, but also to numerous administrative departments. Located in the immediate vicinity of Cologne and in the Rhineland, the Wesseling site offers tradition, innovation and diversity through close ties with industry stakeholders and close links to the international sphere through the various universities in the area. Come to the location and help create our future today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.