Job Description

:ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you\xe2\x80\x99ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that\xe2\x80\x99s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.Our most valuable asset is our people.At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems\xe2\x80\x94the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are andmake us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.ZS\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate Enterprise Functions operate the firm\xe2\x80\x99s core internal functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic, and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication\xe2\x80\x94whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.We are looking for a HR Associate in our Payroll team. The HR Associate will report to the HR lead, and will be responsible majorly for the EU Payroll processing.Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple countries within the EU regions (UK preferred), ensuring accurate calculations of wages, overtime, and other compensation components.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions, in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to verify timesheet accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely submission of payroll data.
• Compute and process payroll taxes, social security contributions, benefits, and other deductions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and tax regulations to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.
• Generate payroll reports, statements, and summaries for management review and auditing purposes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, deductions, and tax-related issues.
• Assist in year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the payroll process.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with exposure to accounts payable functions.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with employees, managers, and external parties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude and the ability to contribute to process improvements.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Perks & Benefits:ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.Considering applying?At ZS, we\'re building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don\'t meet 100% of the requirements listed above.ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.To Complete Your Application:Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.Find Out More At:

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