Payroll Accountant

At NiCE, we don’t limit our challenges. We challenge our limits. Always. We’re ambitious. We’re game changers. And we play to win. We set the highest standards and execute beyond them. And if you’re like us, we can offer you the ultimate career opportunity that will light a fire within you.How will you make an impact? Management of all payrolls and payroll related activities to ensure employees are paid on time and in compliance with local legislations in Germany & other European countries Responsible for the supervision and processing of the company’s payroll using external payroll providers Update the payroll system (DATEV) and other external providers on new starters, leavers, and variables (bonuses, commissions, overtime etc.) to be processed each month. Tracking employee absence and assisting with holiday balance queries Ensure compliance with laws and regulations for full and accurate statutory reporting  Liaise with payroll and pension vendors and queries from local tax authorities Set and manage various German and international pension schemes, salary sacrifice, net pay and relief at source in line with auto enrolment legislation Assist with Pension queries and changes for the European payrolls Work closely with Global benefits team to Implement and administer all reward and benefit schemes as per contract and entitlements  Obtaining relevant approvals from the accountant to commit the payroll and raise payment vouchers Complete year end for German payroll Provide / upload share options data to Federal Central Tax Office annually Create and post payroll journals to accounting system Assisting financial and HR personnel with any payroll data requested Assisting with internal and external audit queries and documentation. Review all payroll procedure on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with SOX and external audit requirements Assisting employees with any payroll related questions and queries regarding their pay and handling any payment issues that arise Have you got what it takes?  Proficiency with payroll processing software (DATEV) In-depth understanding of human resources and German labor rules and regulations. Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information Attention to detail and strong numeracy and administration skills Excellent Excel skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and high level of service The ability to work well with others as well as the ability to work on your own Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations Strong organizational skills and time management skills What’s in it for you? Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NiCEr Requisition ID: 9145 Reporting into: Director, Finance Job type: Individual contributor. #LI-RemoteAbout NiCE NICE Ltd. (NASDAQ: NICE) software products are used by 25,000+ global businesses, including 85 of the Fortune 100 corporations, to deliver extraordinary customer experiences, fight financial crime and ensure public safety. Every day, NiCE software manages more than 120 million customer interactions and monitors 3+ billion financial transactions. Known as an innovation powerhouse that excels in AI, cloud and digital, NiCE is consistently recognized as the market leader in its domains, with over 8,500 employees across 30+ countries. NiCE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, neurotype, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.