Ice Cream Payroll Coordinator

Apply for the Ice Cream Payroll Coordinator role at Unilever .

The Unilever Ice Cream business is a global leader with €7.9 bn Turn‑over in 2023 and over 35 brands, including the top‑selling Magnum, Wall’s and Ben & Jerry’s. The business is poised for growth as it transitions to a separate entity by November 2025, offering strong career development and opportunity for progression across the organization.

Purpose of Role

• The Payroll SME acts as the key liaison between Unilever and its external payroll vendor(s), ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across designated entities. This role supports operational excellence, drives process improvements, and ensures alignment with internal controls and local statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Management:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll vendor(s) regarding operational queries, escalations, and service delivery.
  • Coordinate regular governance meetings and issue resolutions.
• Payroll Operations:
  • Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing activities for assigned countries/entities.
  • Validate payroll outputs, including gross‑to‑net calculations, statutory deductions, and final reports.
  • Ensure timely submission of payroll data and approvals.
  • Prepare payments (Net, Statutory & Third party).
• Compliance & Controls:
  • Ensure payroll processes comply with local labor laws, tax regulations, and internal audit requirements, including SOX control.
  • Support wage tax audits and statutory reporting in collaboration with vendor (annual declaration, social security, injuries, tax…).
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with HR (in the HQ and in the factories), Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with organizational policies.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
  • Support system upgrades, automation initiatives, and change management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll operations, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll systems, vendor management, and statutory compliance.
• Experience working with external payroll providers (e.g., Neeyamo, EY, ADP, SD Worx).
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll software/tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English mandatory.

Disclaimer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Manufacturing

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