Payroll Specialist

Company Description:
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description/Introduction:
Are you organised, discrete and a team player? Do you have experience with payroll processing or Human Resources compensation treatments? We are looking for a dynamic person with good attention to detail to join our Personnel Accounting section.

As a member of the Personnel Accounting section, https://fap-dep.web.cern.ch/acc/personnel-accounting, you will be part of a small, versatile team responsible for processing the monthly salaries of the Organisation, and for the reimbursement of various expenses and payment of certain to members of personnel. Additional tasks performed by the team include participation in regular accounting book-closes, and the issuance of correct financial certificates.

Functions:
The Payroll Specialist will ensure the accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll for the Organization, which includes approximately 4500 members of personnel. You will work in tandem with one other colleague, and will gradually take on the following responsibilities:

- Preparing, controlling and validating the Organization's payroll;
- Calculating and validating the Organization's social contributions;
- Coding and recording accounting entries;
- Performing regular monitoring of accounts relating to payroll activities;
- Answering ad hoc queries from Members of Personnel or internal services (HR, legal service, etc.);
- Performing diverse administrative duties, such as registering personnel's bank details, processing applications for optional insurances, issuing financial attestations, etc.;
- Maintaining regular contact and good relations with both internal services and external contacts.

In the spirit of flexibility within the team, ensure back up of colleagues. This post requires strict confidentiality and full respect of privacy of data.

Qualifications:
Higher administrative diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of accounting or finance or a related field.

Experience:
Proven professional experience in finance and accounting - preferably in the field of salary processing or reimbursements to employees.

Technical competencies:
- Accounting control and analysis;
- Cost control;
- Use of accounting tools;
- Knowledge of administrative rules and procedures.

Behavioural competencies:
- Achieving results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
- Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Demonstrating accountability: working conscientiously and reliably; delivering on promises.
- Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; readily accepting new tasks or work/projects; being able to demonstrate flexibility whilst abiding by all applicable rules.
- Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point; checking to ensure that the message has been well understood; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.

Language skills:
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak both languages in professional contexts as well as the ability to prepare/draft and/or translate accurate texts in both languages.

Additional Information/Eligibility and closing date:
Diversity, https://diversity-and-inclusion.web.cern.ch/, has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States, https://home.cern/about/who-we-are/our-governance/member-states.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13.12.2022.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.