Senior Payroll Specialist

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION: Responsible for end-to-end payroll and HR administration activities for adidas Israel. Ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing in accordance with local legislation and global company guidelines, while supporting rewards and HR operational processes at country level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Own and manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with Israeli labor law and statutory requirements Maintain and manage payroll systems and employee master data Ensure all employment documentation and forms are completed, updated and maintained in accordance with local legislation and internal policies Collect, validate and process all payroll inputs, including attendance, absences, bonuses and benefits Calculate and generate monthly salaries and payslips for all employees Manage and administer employee social benefits and statutory benefits in coordination with HR Handle ongoing communication and reporting with social insurance institutes and tax authorities Prepare and generate payroll reports in line with monthly payroll checklists and internal controls Ensure payroll practices comply with corporate governance, audit requirements and internal controls Serve as the owner of time & attendance controlling, monitoring and reporting Provide professional guidance to employees, managers and HR on payroll, compensation and employment regulations Support Finance and Accounting teams with payroll-related data and reconciliations Maintain complete, accurate and compliant employee personnel files Participate in and lead HR and payroll-related projects as assigned by the HR Director KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Employees, HR Team, Retail Operations, Finance, Office Management External: Payroll vendors, tax authorities, social insurance institutes (as relevant) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, with strong Excel capabilities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Ability to work independently, take ownership and make decisions with limited supervision High attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality Strong ethical standards and integrity Fluent Hebrew and strong written and spoken English REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Professional diploma or course in payroll and rewards Minimum 4 years of payroll experience AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR. COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through. INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. – CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU – BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS. JOB TITLE: Senior Payroll Specialist BRAND: LOCATION: Holon TEAM: People & Culture STATE: HaMe COUNTRY/REGION: IL CONTRACT TYPE: Full time NUMBER: 541181 DATE: Feb 18, 2026