Payroll Specialist

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

In cooperation with external partners, you will independently take care of payroll processing and personnel administration for about 200 employees in the Kourim plant and, after working your way up, also in other smaller European branches of Arxada (e.g. in Poland, where we currently have 7 employees).

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of documents for payroll processing, regular communication with Czech external payroll accountant and global payroll service provider (ADP)

• Independent checking of monthly payroll processing results

• Managing the attendance system and employee benefits

• Administrative activities related to the HR agenda, including the management of employee personnel files

• Recording and archiving payroll documents in accordance with legislation

• Daily contact with employees and handling their requests, support in annual tax settlements

• Supporting HR projects

What knowledge and skills you should have

• Completed secondary/university education

• Minimum 2 years of experience in payroll accounting, ideally in a manufacturing company

• Very good knowledge of the Czech Labour Code

• Advanced knowledge of Excel

• Active knowledge of English - communication with ADP and EMEA payroll team

• Logical thinking and attention to detail

• Customer orientation and positive attitude

What you will gain from working at Arxada

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunity for professional growth

• Motivating financial compensation

• 13th salary at 100%

• Annual bonus of 10 % of gross annual salary depending on the achievement of company objectives

• Transport allowance ranging from 400 CZK to 5,760 CZK, e.g. for a distance of up to 25 km it is 2,070 CZK per month

• Quality three-course menu for CZK 30 in our renowned canteen

• 5 weeks holiday

• Pension contribution after the probationary period (3% of the social insurance base)

• Physiotherapy/massages at the workplace

• Loyalty rewards - 5,000 CZK after five years

• Paid time off work in case of specified family events

• Vaccination against influenza and hepatitis A+B

• Holiday allowance for children of employees CZK 1,500 per child under 18

• Convenient O2 Family calling tariffs

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.