APM Terminals recruits 01 Payroll Specialist
APM Terminals
Tangier, Morocco
Transports et logistique
Payroll Specialist
MoroccoTangierLocalHuman ResourcesLast application date: 15/8/2021
APM Terminals operates one of the world’s most comprehensive port and integrated inland service networks and continues investing in new business opportunities as well as upgrading current facilities. We will soon kick off significant capital expansion project at our existing operation in Tangier, Morocco. The goal of the project is to both grow the existing container terminal business for APM Terminals TM2 as well as expand the business value and proposition for entire West Med.
We offerWe are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll, Time & Attendance team in Tangier, Morocco to play a key role in the transition to a new HR service delivery model, a global implementation of Workday and a global payroll harmonization project within the Europe & Africa region.
In this role, you will work on the implementation of Payroll processes, corresponding service delivery model and a landscape of external Payroll providers as we go live with Workday within a designated set of countries. You will analyze local input & requirements and design local and regional solutions always aligned with the global design principles and future operating model. On daily basis you will be working closely with a matrixed group of stakeholders, primarily local HR colleagues across brands and geographies who have the local as-is knowledge, as well as the core project team that have designed the to-be organisation and processes.We are hiring for the long term, but as we progress with the transformation the type of work tasks will change, and we will also change gears from implementation mode to steady state service delivery. We therefore expect that you are comfortable with your role changing shape and scope along the way. Once we go live with the new model, your role will transform into managing end-to-end Payroll processes for a specific geographic area and implementation of continuous improvements to ensure great employee experience and regulatory compliance.
You will have a unique opportunity to stretch your capabilities by learning from, sparring with and building lasting relationships with diverse and professional colleagues all over the world.
The role is based in the People Partnering Organization Hub and Located in one of our key locations in Europe and AfricaThe People Partnering hub is a truly international HR support center where you will work alongside, learn from and build lasting relationships with colleagues from all over the world. Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade everyday all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity: we thrive on the diversity of our talent in all its forms and we see it as a strength in building high-performance teams across brands, cultures and locations.
Key responsibilitiesAs we prepare to go live with a new service delivery model and related technology and processes, your main responsibilities in next year will be to:• Analyze local legal, fiscal and regulatory requirements and asses the need for process localizations, in Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria.• Drive the end-to-end process review and uncover gaps between current and future model. Design local/regional solutions to manage these in the new model and support the creation of local action plans to implement the solutions• Facilitate knowledge transfer across different parties involved in service delivery in the current operating model, the core program team, external implementation partner, etc.• Develop local Standard Operating Procedures• Provide subject matter expertise to enable effective user acceptance testing• Support training & change management activities• Provide support to data mapping/ validation / acceptance activities• Support the identification of local reporting requirements
We are looking forYou are data, systems and process savvy in the Payroll, Time & Attendance domain and are excited about putting your deep expertise at work in the transition into new technology and processes at Maersk. You want to propel your career further by gaining unique project experience in an international environment and would like to play a key role in building the future payroll delivery landscape and solutions. As we progress with the transformation you are comfortable with your role changing shape and scope. you will be responsible for high quality delivery of Payroll Services and continuously driving improvements to ensure great employee experience process optimization and compliance.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience in managing Payroll, Time & Attendance processes, within a complex international organisation• Strong knowledge of compliance and legal regulations for payroll & benefits• Broader HR Operations experience as well as exposure to an outsourced payroll model would be a benefit• Ability to effectively engage and mobilize diverse local HR stakeholders• A proactive, ‘let’s get it done’ attitude geared towards continuous improvement• Flexibility and adaptability to operate in a fast-paced, developing project environment, taking ownership and setting directions with minimal guidance• Resilience: the change process, is anything but straightforward; accepting uncertainty and bouncing back from setbacks while keeping your enthusiasm is a tall order, but we need it• Collaborative working style, fostering cooperation and teamwork to find solutions• Fluency in English, an additional regional language would be beneficial but not essential• Highly analytical approach with a strong eye for detail• Structured working style and focus on delivering results as per agreed timescales and scope• Strong skillset in Excel and other Microsoft Office programs• Occasional travel – you must me able to travel for this position.POSTULER