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Who we are:

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

The position exists within the HCD People Rewards EMEA group to drive value with Payroll Processing Operation and HRIS data management in DACH+ - including management of employees' benefits and benefits schemes, compensation data, time recording, absence management, personnel administration (e.g. authorities´ certification management, etc.) Central to the role is the Business Partner Concept as Point of Contact within the HCD DACH+ group for selected counterparts in Finance in area of responsibility, regarding analyses for Finance reporting, month/quarter/year end closing (accruals, documentations etc.). In addition, you will be the point of contact for external auditors, tax and social insurance auditors regarding personnel accruals. You will also oversee continuous process optimization & compliance.

The position holder will work closely with the HCD EMEA People Rewards Team, reporting into the Manager Total Rewards DACH+ (based in Darmstadt).

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Germany (hybrid working model).

What you will do:

  • Executing orderly and punctual Payroll Processing & Payroll Operation for the DACH+ region, mainly Kao Germany and Kao Switzerland.
  • Back up for Kao Manufacturing and Kao Austria, Including all monthly payroll activities of the country.
  • Cooperation with Finance & statutory authorities.
  • List and ongoing preparation of payroll process documentation – including of improvement of Payroll processes.
  • Specialist for company pension plans including:
  • Contributing to development and implementation of concepts and strategies
  • Monitoring and controlling of payment of contributions, tax and social for defined benefit (e.g. direct commitment) and defined contribution systems (e.g. pension fund).
  • Advise managers and employees in all matters of pension plans and long-term time accounts.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory and company requirements, employee and service partner remuneration.
  • Personnel administration
  • Authorities certification management (e.g. health / social / pension insurance, Labor Office / Employment Authority, pension fund, etc.)
  • Time keeping & Absence management.
  • Responsible for all Benefits
  • Employee Benefits administration/coordination.
  • Continuous benefits improvement
  • Adaptation / design / further development of the benefit models
  • Year-End activities
  • Support of year end activities, Point of Contact external auditors
  • Invoice Management

What you will need:

  • Successfully obtained vocational education, Focus HCD, Payroll, Benefits & Compensation, or comparable.
  • At least 3-5 years of experience and proven successful track in Payroll Operation, management of Benefits & Compensation, ideally obtained in different German industries and markets with organizational matrix experience. Ideally also payroll experience in Switzerland & Austria. 
  • Very good knowledge of state of the art HR Processes and Strategies, payroll processes and personnel administration, knowledge of HR controlling. 
  • Very good understanding of tax and social insurance law, company pension plans, labor law, garnishments, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of HR Information Systems –ideally Workday, SAP HR indispensably necessary, ideally good understanding of SAP FI/CO as well
  • Business fluent in German and English, both written and excellent communication skills.
  • Proficiency with all Microsoft applications required (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc)
  • High social competence and confident dealing with different cultures, on all hierarchies.
  • High self-motivation

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/

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