HR Analyst

What You Will Do
- Preparation and processing of semi-monthly payroll runs for Danisco Canada/France.
- Benefits administration (Health insurance, Pension plan) and Time & Attendance.
- Payroll control and validation of all payroll related documents.
- Bank salary, tax and pension payments control and approval gathering. Collaborate with Treasury to ensure funding.
- Responsible for correct calculation and execution of special payments to employees, including grossed-up adjustments, etc.
- Balancing and review of all output: investigation and correction of errors associated with the auditing of payroll data.
- Preparation and processing of all manual and off-cycle checks.
- Testing and validation of all system updates, version upgrades and enhancements to the Payroll System as required. (Related to Tax, Social Security etc.)
- Balancing and transmission of all vendor and bank interfaces of payroll related data.
- Maintain payroll administration as required by company, audit and country regulations.
- Maintain and expand knowledge of country-specific relevant legislation and regulations.
- Communicates regularly and works closely with the Payroll Manager to advice of any out-of-balance situations or production issues.
- Communicates and works closely with Local HR in Canada/France.
- Validate Tax and Social Security declarations, certifications, payments and enquiries and communication to authorities by the payroll provider.
- Validating payroll reporting and liaise with payroll accountants.
- SOX compliance. Preparing and assisting internal and external audits.
- Year-end activities as required, related to payroll, accounting, Tax Social Security and reporting/ statistics.

**Job Requirements**:
What You Bring to IFF

In addition to the below, we are seeking energetic, proactive, analytical thinkers with the desire to be part of a dynamic, global organization.
- Excellent or Intermediate French and English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field is an advantage.
- Excellent customer service skills and desire to resolve issues.
- Well versed in handling confidential HR information.
- Good command of SAP and MS Office tools, specially Excel.
- Experience in an HR department or related field is an advantage.
- Experience with HR systems and understanding of human resources policies and procedures is an advantage.
- Must be detail oriented and maintain accuracy and timeliness.
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
- Payroll Certification is highly desired.