Payroll Director

vor 3 Wochen


Herzogenaurach, Bayern, Deutschland adidas Vollzeit

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Payroll Director provides first-line people management, overseeing the team's payroll activities across adidas AG. This role ensures day-to-day leadership, maintaining proper controls and processes, monitoring performance while managing and developing the Payroll team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitors the team's performance daily, ensuring direct reports meet individual tasks, deadlines, and established standards.
  • Coaches and mentors staff to ensure each team member excels individually and motivates the team to work collaboratively towards shared goals.
  • Acts as a third-level escalation point, resolving issues promptly, including root cause analysis and process improvement based on findings.
  • Evaluates and reports on service performance, taking corrective actions when needed.
  • Ensures payroll services are processed in accordance with established procedures and all legislative compliance requirements.
  • Maintains adherence to Internal Controls, other guidelines, and supports internal & external audits.
  • Builds and maintains long-term relationships with internal or external customers and key stakeholders.
  • Supports the ongoing outsourcing relationship with Payroll vendors in the region.
  • Contributes to the implementation of the Hire to Retire Strategy regarding tools, programs, and processes at a regional level.
  • Creates and implements realistic goals for the team aligned with GBS strategy.
  • Develops and implements best practices, key performance indicators, and SLA metrics.
  • Maintains confidentiality of any private employee information, proprietary information, and ensures HR and Payroll information is secure.
  • Participates in internal and cross-functional projects as required.
  • Acts as a role model, adhering to relevant laws and regulations, adidas' Fair Play Code of Conduct, and other internal policies and company agreements.

Key Relationships:

  • GBS Operations and Process Excellence teams
  • External authorities, consultants, and suppliers
  • HR Experts: Rewards, Cross Border Employment (CBE), Talent Management, and HR Legal
  • HR Partners
  • HR Managers
  • Tax department
  • Legal department
  • Payroll Vendors
  • Tax Vendors
  • Finance Department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Thrives in a high-volume environment with strict deadlines, where multi-tasking is essential.
  • Effectively interacts with various management levels.
  • Possesses strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style.
  • Team player mentality.
  • Strong customer focus and service mindset.
  • Experience in leading and managing teams, demonstrating leadership by example, and prioritizing team workload to deliver exceptional customer experiences while handling high-volume administration tasks.
  • Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


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