Payroll Specialist(m/w/x)

# Payroll Specialist **Modecenterstrasse 17/Obj. 1, 1110 Wien, Austria** | **Full time** | **Hybrid** **Date Posted:** 2025-04-15 **Country:** Austria **Location:** Modecenterstrasse 17/Obj. 1, 1110 Wien, Austria **Position Overview** In this role, you will oversee the entire payroll process for Austria, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with a small team to deliver precise payroll services. Additionally, you will work hand-in-hand with Otis HR Employee Services, HR business partners, key vendors like ADP, tax authorities, and unions to guarantee timely and accurate payroll execution. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * **Coordinate Payroll Activities:** Oversee all operations related to Austria's payroll, ensuring smooth execution of end-to-end payroll processes, and manage the full cycle for our outsourced payroll solution. * **Collaborate on Sage:** Work with Sage to deliver accurate and timely payroll services for Otis Austria, maintaining high standards of efficiency and reliability. * **Process Monthly Payrolls:** Responsible for processing monthly payrolls, guaranteeing precision and timeliness for all payroll-related transactions. * **Ensure Accurate Calculations:** Ensure the correct calculation of statutory payments and deductions, adhering to local legal requirements and company policies. * **Maintain Controls and Compliance:** Ensure all controls and approvals are completed, supporting both internal and external audits as well as SOX compliance reviews. * **Cooperate with Finance Team:** Work collaboratively with the Finance Team for accurate payroll bookings and smooth monthly closure activities, contributing to overall financial integrity. * **Respond to Employee Queries:** Address and resolve employees’ payroll-related questions, providing clear and helpful information in a timely manner. * **Provide Team Support:** Act as a backup for colleagues within the payroll team, ensuring continuity and support during absences or peak times. * **Flexibility in Hours:** Periodic non-standard hours when necessary to support payroll production, demonstrating commitment to meeting deadlines. **To be successful in this role you will have:** * **Experience:** 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Austria payroll processes, showcasing advanced expertise in local payroll practices * **Knowledge of Legislation:** Advanced knowledge of Austria Payroll Legislation is essential to ensure compliance and accuracy * **Communication Skills:** Demonstrated proficiency in English & German * **Technical Proficiency:** Familiarity with Sage Payroll software, Workday, and ServiceNow is preferred, enabling smooth integration and use of these tools * **Preferred Experience:** Experience in processing Stock Options and RSUs is advantageous, adding valuable expertise to our team * **Shared Service Environment:** Previous experience working in a shared service environment is beneficial, showcasing adaptability and collaboration. * **Problem Solving and Decision Making:** Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills * **Deadline Management:** Ability to manage deadlines effectively, demonstrating resilience and focus **Our promise to you:** * A fair salary of at least € 59,766.98 per year (according to the KV) plus overpayment for performance-related pay * Monthly Meal allowance * Modern working with advanced digital equipment and flexible working hours and locations * We offer you a collegial and respectful working environment * We welcome new ways of thinking, fresh perspectives and creative approaches ***Otis is An Equal Opportunity, Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.***