Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Payroll

Day-to-day operation of payroll related tasks, working closely with Avery Dennison & its outsourced payroll partner(s) as applicable to ensuring quality inputs and outputs
End to end administration of the payroll through collecting payroll input from business leaders; reconciling time & attendance systems to payroll reconciliation and payment.
Support local HR, managers and employees with payroll and HR processes
Research complex payroll and timekeeping issues. Provide resolution to payroll team, HR, and department leadership
Provide analysis, testing, and training as needed to support department initiatives.
Perform detailed checking and analysis to ensure accurate & on time payment to employees and relevant statutory authorities.

Employee Relations

Support managers on HR related activities such as promotions, investigations, absenteeism management, corrective actions, PIPs, terminations and restructuring activities.
Work in strong collaboration with other workforce support tiers to ensure inquiries are resolved in a timely, friendly and comprehensive way.
Assist HR workforce support team regarding policy reviews, policy improvements, training opportunities etc.
Support leaders on finding and using resources on core processes such as Oracle Talent, Performance Management, Development etc.
Master our digital toolset, in particular ad.a/Servicenow/Oracle HR. Support and resolve employee relations issues using ServiceNow. Continually look for ways to use technology to aid HR and employee experience.

Data & Reporting

Provide advice on standard suite of reports to field HR, Managers and other stakeholders
Handle and develop non-standard reports requested through the service delivery platform
Drive increased productivity and compliance through process improvements, standardization and simplification with external partners and businesses
Acts as an IT liaison for HR/Payroll business processes and makes recommendations for systems automation activities and continuous efficiency improvements
Partnering with Finance and ensuring that payments (salaries, statutory and third-party) are executed accurately and within the required timeframes.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, timeliness and quality to ensure compliance with relevant legal and Avery Dennison policy requirements
Develop effective relationships with stakeholders through strong interpersonal skills and proactive communication
Provide ad-hoc operational support for assigned processes
Documents all HRIS, Payroll, and master database process flows and updates as process, vendors and applications are revised
Ensures efficiency of the technology in the support of employee transaction processes
Handles internal and external audit work and ensures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley controls where applicable
Ensures payroll and associated processed are delivered accurately and on time, every time

Employee Inquiry Support

Assisting with and becoming an expert at resolving employee inquiries
Preparing and creating the necessary data & documentation for processing changes into the HR System
Respond to questions on administrative HR procedures and practices via multiple channels within Servicenow (e. g., email, phone, chat, and case management system)
Answer HR -related questions, provide guidance to both managers and employees, and escalate as appropriate
Educate employees of services available to them and encourage self-service tools and other systems
Ensure high-quality standards for all GWO activities, initiatives, and tasks within designated areas of responsibility, adhering to all service-level agreements established by the GWO organization
Identify outdated knowledge articles and/or the need to create new knowledge articles

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree from a relevant field of study (Graduate / Post Graduate with Specialization in HR)
3 to 5 Year experience in HR/payroll preferably from HR shared services background handling an end to end payroll within a manufacturing environment
Solid and in-depth understanding of labour legislation & payroll rules within the country of support.
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, local labor unions, local government and other stakeholders.
Ability to approach issues or disagreements with the objective of reaching win/win solutions.
Advanced excel experience and ability to handle large sets of data and reports
Strong written and oral communication skills
Understands HR processes, needs and functions. Accurately and effectively communicates stakeholder needs to bridge the gap between HR responsibilities/needs and systems development
Ability to generate a sense of urgency with understanding of when to escalate issues
Ability to handle diverse and confidential information requiring extreme accuracy, independent judgment and discretion
Ability to document processes and make recommendations for improvements
Flexibility and the willingness to cover other tasks as needed, and adapt to ongoing changes
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to organize and analyze data
Maintains confidentiality and applies discretion where required
Service orientated and passionate about enhancing the employee experience

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Senior Executive GWO

Avery Dennison