Job Summary The BPO - Payroll is primarily responsible for the delivery of payroll services within the region. Specifically, this will entail providing strategic direction, coordinating execution with internal (Eaton) stakeholders and owning the operational relationship with the external (third party) service provider. Further key responsibilities will be supporting the EMEA Payroll program (Season), whilst maintaining customer satisfaction and quality standards aligned with company goals, and responsibility for the central payroll team being created in Budapest. Job Responsibilities Lead the payroll process for the region: Responsible for the design of the payroll process Responsible for the payroll team structure in the region Responsible for the control environment around the payroll process and ensures all Eaton payroll related policies are followed Responsible for the payment of all payroll runs to employees, pensioners, and 3rd party vendors Responsible for the booking of all monthly payroll entries into the financial systems Responsible for the review of the monthly reconciliations and ensuring resolution of any anomalies Support ad hoc issue resolution as appropriate Support the regional payroll project (Season) as necessary to ensure its successful delivery, & drive standardization, simplification, automation & centralization wherever possible Support ongoing/annual legal changes which impact payroll calculations, reporting or other compliance requirements Ensure all tax year-end reporting requirements are met and support all statutory payroll audits Support all payroll activities related to M&A activity Manage the customer relationship with the outsourced payroll vendor Qualifications Qualifications Education level required: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from an accredited institution or equivalent professional degree Strong English language capabilities is essential, additional language skills would be advantageous. Years and area of experience required: 10+ years’ experience in a payroll environment preferably. Technical knowledge: Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Outlook) Previous experience of statutory payroll accounting & compliance would be essential. Soft skills: Excellent Communication (Written and Verbal) and interpersonal skills, Attention to detail, Data driven mindset, Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships, Drive for results (achieving key on time delivery metrics) and collaborative style, Demonstrated ability to take ownership of an assignment and customer satisfaction. What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No