Payroll Officer (m/f)
At a glance
Mid-level Payroll role at Bertelsmann. Luxembourg, 43, Boulevard Pierre Frieden, Luxembourg.
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What you'll do
- Run Luxembourg payroll end to end, from salary calculations and administration through wage, tax and social contribution payments
- Prepare monthly tax and social security filings, manage annual duties and help with fiscal reviews
- Administer supplementary pension payments and track early retirement cases
- Use payroll records for budget work and accounting close items such as accruals, reconciliations and provisions
- Improve payroll and HR administration processes, update HR systems and coordinate audit support with external auditors
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, plus substantial hands-on payroll administration experience in Luxembourg
- Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including provisions, budgeting and cost accounting
- Advanced Excel ability and familiarity with at least one payroll application
- Fluent written and spoken French and English
Who this fits
You’ll suit work that calls for independent, accurate payroll handling, careful deadline management and coordination with colleagues and auditors. You’ll join an HR team of about ten specialists supporting roughly 650 employees based at RTL City.
From the employer
Company Description
RTL is Europe’s leading entertainment brand standing for entertainment, independent journalism, inspiration,energy and attitude. With our TV channels, streaming services, radio stations and online platforms in Germany,France, Hungary and Luxembourg, we reach millions of people across Europe every day. Do you value teamspirit and a hands-on mentality? Do you want to grow beyond yourself and be part of our diverse team? Do youvalue a trusting working atmosphere? Are you looking for the freedom to implement your ideas and developyour strengths? Then join us in shaping the future of Europe's leading entertainment company.
Job Description
- Ensure all payroll-related tasks, including administration, salary calculation, and timely payment of wages,social security contributions, and taxes
- Manage payroll processes autonomously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and respect of deadlines
- Handle monthly tax and social security declarations, as well as annual obligations and support duringfiscal controls
- Participate in the follow-up of early retirement dossiers
- Ensure the administration and payment of supplementary pension schemes
- Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of applicable labor, social security, and tax regulations
- Support continuous improvement of HR administration and payroll processes
- Participate in the preparation and monitoring of the personnel budget
- Provide payroll-related data for accounting closings (accruals, reconciliations, provisions, etc.)
- Liaise with external auditors to ensure proper audit support for HR Services
- Participate in the customization and improvement of HRIS tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with solid professional experience in payroll administration inLuxembourg
- Strong knowledge of payroll accounting (provisions, budgeting, cost accounting, etc.)
- Familiar with at least one payroll tool; experience with HR Information Systems is considered an asset
- Advanced Excel skills
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken); German and/or Luxembourgish is an asset
- Able to work autonomously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and reliability
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines
- Team player with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Additional Information
You will be part of the HR team, a dedicated team of around 10 HR specialists. The team fosters a positive andcollaborative atmosphere, with a strong team spirit and supportive mindset. While we work in a dynamic anddemanding environment, we place great importance on maintaining a friendly and enjoyable workplace.
Our HR team is continuously involved in a variety of exciting and meaningful HR projects, offering opportunitiesto contribute and grow. Together, we support approximately 650 employees based at RTL City, ensuring high-quality HR services and a people-focused approach.
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