PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Discover the new Ritchie Bros.When you join Ritchie Bros., you will be part of a diverse, global team that is focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team.To keep our several international payrolls running smoothly, we are looking for a International Payroll Specialist to join our team. While our team is based in Breda (NL), we are open to remote candidates located in Spain.As a Payroll Specialist at Ritchie Bros. you are responsible for multiple complex payrolls across the EMEA and APAC region. You will manage the full cycle payroll ensuring that calculations are provided accurate and salaries are paid on time.Together with your colleagues of the payroll team, most of them located in the Breda office, your main responsibility is the processing, reviewing and reconciliation of payrolls, assuring their accuracy, compliance and timelines. Our definition of complex payroll is when you work for various legal entities spread over several countries which, of course, have their own set of rules regarding compliancy. Taking into account that Ritchie Bros. has an ever-changing global presence and therefore setting up expats is part of your task, there is no week without challenges.You will assist in accounting for all payroll related costs. You will add payroll entries into the general ledger, either manually or files that have been prepared by our payroll vendor. Your experience in accounting will be very useful to execute the end of the month/quarter/year activities.Day to day tasks also include:Answer payroll-specific queries from employees, managers and business partnersReconcile timesheets, overtime, sick days, vacation daysManage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and payroll vendorsSupport various internal and external auditsOptimize and work on continuous improvement of our payroll processesHere is what you bring:You have a service-oriented work ethic, striving to support colleagues and managing expectations effectively. You're skilled at handling the pressure and stress of the monthly payroll cycle, thriving in a fast-paced office environment where strict deadlines and ambiguity are the norm. Additionally, you possess an intrinsic drive to improve, develop, and initiate new processes, continuously seeking ways to enhance efficiency and performance.Furthermore, you have:At least 3 years working experience in managing complex and/ or high-volume payrolls, with proven experience in France, Italy, or Spain.Experience in (payroll) accounting environmentExperience working in an international environmentProfessional level in English; French, Italian, or Spanish is a plusIntermediate Excel skills and the ability to learn new tools and systems fastHands-on approach, attention to detail and problem-solving mindsetWorked with an outsourced payroll vendor (ADP SPM knowledge is a plus)What We OfferOur success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – we have proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we will take care of you along the way. Here is how:Permanent employment contractRemote working flexibilityPension Plan with company matchEmployee share purchase planComprehensive health benefitsGym sponsorshipWho are we?Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. We help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted. No agency calls, please.