The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We employ more than 40,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo.

We welcome you to apply today and be part of a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Team Lead who will be part of our HR Operations organization.

How you`ll make an impact

• Manage the payroll team, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Responsibility for the vendor-managed payroll for around 3'500 employees
• Supervising and contributing to daily operations of the team (e.g. ticket management for customer queries, monthly payroll runs, etc.)
• International assignment payment and taxation processing
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and labor laws, staying updated on changes that may impact payroll operations
• Managing payroll related risk and control processes and activities
• Facilitate training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Collaborating with ELC and HR Service Center team to ensure that excellent HR services are provided to our employees and customers
• Contributing to and/or leading activities and projects aiming to develop and optimize payroll, compensation and benefits processes
• Continuous Improvement to further evolve an efficient payroll delivery process

• Proven track record in payroll management, with a minimum of 4-7 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of SAP Global View and vendor-managed payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. German and English is a must, Italian and/or French considered an advantage
• Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment and manage multiple priorities