Lead Payroll Specialist – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for assigned countries with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Validate payroll inputs and outputs, including tax, benefits, and deductions.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance reviews.
• Train, mentor and guide junior payroll staff, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance and external service providers on data integrity and issue resolution.
• Participate in ad-hoc payroll or HR-related related projects as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree  in Accounting, HR, or related field.
• At least 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-country environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Working Conditions

• This role is hybrid

Culture Commitment

• Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

  Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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