Accounting Payroll Specialist

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.The Role? The Payroll Specialist reports to the EIMEA Payroll Supervisor and will be primarily responsible for conducting end-to-end transactional payroll activities for the assigned EIMEA countries. The role involves working with the business and the external payroll partners to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely monthly payroll processing, tax filings and accounting.Who WE are? In Global Finance Services we thrive to embrace differences making sure everyone feels heard and valued. We believe that a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, and perspectives fuels innovation. We offer flexible career paths tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Our culture recognizes and supports everyone’s individual journey, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds though a collaborative environment.As a result, for the past 3 years H.B. Fuller has been recognized as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For' by Exame magazine.What will YOU do? Monthly end-to-end payroll cycle processing including new employees, terminations, relevant salary amendments, overtime, etc.Perform all general ledger functions related to payroll, including but not limited to balancing and recording all payroll related journal entries, accruals, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, research reconciling items, data requests, etc.Ensure compliance with all local, company, and statutory regulations.Solely manage and administer Time & Attendance and Flex Benefits systems.Point of contact for external Payroll, T&A and Flex Benefits providers.Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels, resolving any inquiries in a timely manner for assigned countries.Drive continuous improvement mindset by challenging existing processes, providing innovative solutions, leveraging KPIs and best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in payroll and general accounting (multi-countries experience is a plus)Solid accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and closing activitiesKnowledge and experience with complex ERP systems [SAP preferred] in matrixed organizationsWorking knowledge of software, systems and technology (Excel and other software).Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to plan and organize work to meet deadlines and the ability to multi-taskHigh degree of flexibility and ability to work well under deadlines and pressureEnthusiast for continuous process improvementValues transactional work and routine deliverablesInternational mindset and strong customer focusFluency in English (other languages a plus, e.g. French)Strong IT skills - knowledge of Workday is a plusMust demonstrate strong security and confidentiality practices