Payroll SME

Welcome to Haleon. We're a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we've grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it's time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

Hello. We're Haleon.
A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands – including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum – through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question.

We are seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our international payroll team supporting EMEA payroll operations. This role offers the opportunity to expand into other EMEA markets over time and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the region.

You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services, ensuring compliance with local legislation and Haleon's global payroll standards.

In this role you will…  :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing (monthly, yearly) for assigned EMEA countries.
• Maintain and update payroll records (Joiners/Leavers/Changes), including payroll master data.
• Handle payroll interface files (import/export) and variable wage components (bonuses, hours, holidays, etc.).
• Administer processing of allowances, deductions, and annual bonus/merit cycles.
• Process monthly and yearly payroll reporting (e.g., Tax Office, Pension Fund), and provide input for Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, local operational controls, and support internal/external audits.
• Act as a point of escalation for payroll-related employee queries.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll processes and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of payroll or HR administration experience, preferably in an outsourced/vendor-managed model.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll or HR administration, preferably in an outsourced/vendor-managed model.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong command of English (C1 level or higher); knowledge of another European language is a plus.
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, including those involving international assignees.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with payroll in Austria, Germany, or the Netherlands.
• Familiarity with Workday or other payroll systems.
• Experience with payroll vendor transitions or Global Mobility.

Why Join Us?
None of us should ever feel like we are standing still. At Haleon, we believe in progress and development. You'll be part of a team that values dedication and innovation, and you'll be rewarded with:

• A competitive base salary
• Contract of employment
• Annual bonuses that reflect Haleon's performance
• Life insurance and pension plan
• Private medical package with additional preventive healthcare services for employees and their eligible
• Sports cards (Multisport)
• Health and wellbeing programmes that take care of you physically and mentally.
• Pension plan membership and savings programmes
• Possibilities of development within the role and company's structure
• Childcare support
• Recognition programmes that reward incredible contributions
• our philosophy to hybrid work

Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It's important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

Adjustment or Accommodations Request
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We'll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.

Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account ). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.