International Payroll Specialist (24 Months Fixed Term)

At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lifes. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better. 

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our growing Ferring Service Centre (FSC) in Oeiras, supporting payroll operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a fixed term position and it should last 24 months.

• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support compliance with local tax and labor regulations.
• Assist in audits, reporting, and continuous process improvement.
• Resolve employee queries with professionalism and care.
• Contribute to system enhancements and payroll optimization.

• Up to 3 years of payroll experience, ideally in shared services or a COE model.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Workday is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluent in English; another European language or Arabic is a plus.
• Key Competencies:
  • Relationship Management.
  • Drive for Results.
  • Presentation Skills.
  • Dealing with Ambiguity.

• Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love.
• Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role. Subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring.
• Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Extended support on family building journey.

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.