EMEA Payroll | Global Organisation | HybridHere in Barden we are delighted to be working with one of our globally recognised multinational clients who have a new opportunity for an International Payroll Specialist to join their large team.The business is fast-moving, constantly evolving, and deeply invested in its people. You'll be encouraged to grow, and challenge yourself. The organisation places huge value on development, collaboration and continuous improvement - this is not a "static" payroll role. It's a role with scope, visibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a complex, international environment.Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries. You'll work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time.ABOUT THE ROLE:End-to-end payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and local compliancePartner closely with internal stakeholders, payroll vendors and benefits providers to resolve issues and implement best-practice solutionsOwn payroll reporting and reconciliations, ensuring month-on-month variances are understood, explained and controlledStay ahead of regulatory and payroll environment changes across EMEA, clearly communicating impacts and implementing updatesMaintain robust controls, documentation and up-to-date desktop proceduresAct as a key point of contact for employee payroll queries, resolving issues within agreed SLAs using internal systemsSupport payroll treatment for expatriates and international assignees in collaboration with external providersPartner with Payroll Accounting on month-end and quarter-end reconciliations and support internal/external auditsDrive efficiencies, process improvements and automation where possibleContribute to payroll-related projects and cross-functional initiatives as requiredABOUT THE PERSON:Proven international payroll experience within a multinational organisationStrong understanding of payroll controls, reconciliations and complianceExperience working with SAP and advanced Excel skillsA structured, process-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvementConfidence working with ambiguity, change and evolving business needsExcellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skillsIPASS qualification (or equivalent) preferred