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Position Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Boulogne-Billancourt
Country: France
Deadline Date: 23h59 15 December 2024

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organization established to promote policies that improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. Founded in 1961, the OECD comprises 38 member countries and operates in various sectors, including economic performance, education, and international tax evasion. The organization serves as a knowledge hub for data Analysis, best-practice sharing, and public policy advice, working collaboratively with governments, policymakers, and citizens to address global challenges. The International Service for Remunerations and Pensions (ISRP), a core service of the OECD, focuses on remuneration and pension policies for International Civil Servants, ensuring their financial well-being across leading international organizations. The ISRP's Payroll Administration Unit (PAU) is responsible for accurate and timely benefit payments for these organizations, making it a critical component of the OECD's operations.

Job Overview:
The Payroll Officer will play a vital role in supporting international organizations with payroll administration and accounting. This position requires a motivated individual who can manage pension files, process annual pensioner questionnaires, and maintain strong relationships with pensioners. The officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Pension Scheme Rules, entering data into payroll software, generating payroll reports, and providing high-quality customer service. The role involves administrative support tasks as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency of the Payroll Administration Unit. The ideal candidate will be part of a highly skilled and diverse workforce, working collaboratively to deliver essential services to international civil servants.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Payroll Officer's duties include preparing and maintaining pensioners' files, calculating new pensioners' rights, entering data into payroll software for monthly pension payments, managing file scanning and archiving, administering monthly changes, generating payroll reports, and transmitting payment data to relevant organizations. The officer will oversee individual files, including cessation of pension rights, process annual pensioner questionnaires, send reminders for updates, and maintain strong relationships with pensioners. Additionally, the officer will act as a liaison between pensioners and internal/external stakeholders to resolve issues, deliver high-quality customer service, and perform other administrative and secretarial tasks as required to support the Payroll Administration Unit.

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary academic background with training in office automation, accounting, compensation & benefits, or a related field. A strong understanding of payroll operations is essential, and familiarity with HR Access payroll software is a plus. Candidates should possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to use complex functions effectively. Experience with Microsoft Access is advantageous. The OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviors aligned with six core competencies: Vision and Strategy, Enable People, Ethics and Integrity, Collaboration and Horizontality, Achieve Results, and Innovate and Embrace Change.

Educational Background:
Candidates are expected to have a post-secondary education, ideally with training in areas related to office automation, accounting, or compensation and benefits. This educational background will provide the necessary foundation for understanding payroll operations and the complexities involved in managing pension files and payroll administration.

Experience:
A minimum of 4 years' experience in a payroll or accounting role is required, ideally within an international environment. This experience will ensure that the candidate is well-versed in the intricacies of payroll management and can effectively navigate the challenges that arise in an international context.

Languages:
Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) is mandatory, along with knowledge of the other language, with a commitment to reach a good working level. Knowledge of additional languages such as German and/or Dutch would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of pensioners and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a two-year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal. The monthly salary starts at 3,705.85 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, and is exempt from French income tax. The selection process may include a video-recorded interview, job-based assessment, and panel interviews. The OECD is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries. The organization promotes an optimal use of resources to improve efficiency and effectiveness, encouraging staff members to actively contribute to this goal. Additionally, the OECD's Rules and Regulations stipulate a mandatory retirement age of 67.