Payroll Specialist

Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland HR – Payroll / Full-Time / Hybrid

ABOUT THE BRAND

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for the payroll cycle for part of our employees across 11European countries. This person will be the expert able to provide advice on payroll accuracy and partner cross-functionally through the company. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager Payroll and HR Operations. The Payroll team has 4 members and works in close cooperation with the HR Operations Specialist and HR intern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for execution of all EMEA payroll processes of certain countries with support from payroll services in each country; ensuring timely execution
• Resolution of payroll related queries and issues, being the main point of contact for all international employees and related 3rd parties in the specified countries
• Responsible for the maintenance and updating of payroll data across our systems
• Partner up with the Finance department for Audits, WKR, Wages Taxes, payroll reconciliation, month- end & year-end closing, rulings, etc.
• Support HR team with analyses and reports, benchmark, during performance management process and other projects
• Support creation and implementation of processes and policies relating to payroll, compensation, and benefits; when needed, search for and create solutions for ad-hoc payroll cases
• Assist with the implementation of the remaining payroll modules in our HR System (Oracle)
• Stay up to date with local payroll regulations
• If applicable lead the set-up of payroll in new regions
• Provide Support on current ongoing Payroll Vendor Change projects and initiatives as required.
• Responsible for Performing Payroll Controls as per the SOX Controls.
• Responsible for Payroll year end activities.

The Profile:

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll administration in an international environment; Dutch andFrench, payroll knowledge would be a significant advantage
• Completed higher education degree;
• High attention to detail, structured & organized;
• Sophisticated research, Analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently as well as being a team player,
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel.
• Hands on experience on ADP Celergo systems and Oracle Fusion applications preferred.
• Ability to follow up and meet deadlines;
• Good understanding and knowledge of In-country Payroll and statutory compliance.
• Being fluent in English, and any other European languages is a plus;
• Interested and able to deal with different cultures, adaptability, and flexibility;
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in the course of work and understand general GDPR requirements in terms of data protection

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/training

• Opportunity to make an impact

• Remote working arrangements

• Relocation allowance

• Bonus holidays

• Working in the heart of Amsterdam

• Brand discounts

• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.

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