Delivering accurate payroll outcomes while relying on upstream data ownership by the Data Management team, requiring strong coordination and escalation. Supporting internal and external audits with complete, accurate, and traceable documentation. Process end‑to‑end monthly payroll for Switzerland and the Netherlands in compliance with local legislation and company policies. Ensure accurate calculation, processing, and payment of statutory deductions and employer contributions, including: Operate within a SOX‑controlled environment, ensuring compliance with internal controls and segregation of duties between Data Management and Payroll Processing. Coordinate with payroll vendor to execute payroll runs, off‑cycle payments, adjustments, special payments, and G/L postings. Prepare monthly payroll G/L reports, variance analyses, reconciliations, and provisions, and submit results to Finance/Accounting. Coordinate statutory filings, declarations, and payments with: Manage employee payroll impacts related to hiring, changes, leaves, transfers, and terminations in collaboration with HR Business Partners. Perform payroll validations, quality checks, and control activities before seeking managerial approval. Support year‑end activities, including annual wage statements, tax certificates, pension and social security reconciliations, and audits. Provide high‑quality customer service by resolving payroll inquiries accurately, professionally, and within defined service levels. Participate and contribute effectively in projects, initiatives, and ad hoc assignments to support team and business objectives. To comply with SOX requirements and internal control standards, this role operates under a segregated-duties model: Creation, maintenance, and approval of employee master data in HR systems (e.g., hires, job changes, compensation updates, terminations). Validation of data changes in line with authorization matrices and internal controls. Review and validate payroll-relevant dat...