Payroll Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Professional to join our team in a leading global company. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, multi-country payroll operations across the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in payroll, with the ability to manage compliance, process improvements, and act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and stakeholders.
1. Perform daily payroll activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll production across assigned payrolls, including complex and year-end processes.
2. Review payroll adjustment requests, ensuring proper authorisation and compliance with tax law, company policies, and payroll regulations.
3. Record and report monthly payroll metrics, providing insights to management.
4. Respond to payroll queries at all levels, explaining pay outcomes, tax impacts, and policy changes.
5. Analyse payroll policies and procedures, recommending and implementing improvements to ensure compliance.
6. Liaise with payroll vendors and review system changes for accuracy; participate in payroll/HR system testing, upgrades, and projects.
7. Prepare and reconcile payroll tax and general ledger accounts, working closely with Finance to resolve discrepancies.
8. Stay up to date with regulatory and legislative changes affecting payroll, ensuring continuous compliance.
9. Perform vendor management activities in line with corporate standards.
10. Act as a subject matter expert, coaching and training team members; review payroll input and calculations as part of quality control.
11. Provide backup support for team members and represent payroll in departmental and cross-functional meetings.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Several years of payroll experience, ideally across multiple countries within the EMEA region.
* Strong technical knowledge of payroll processes including production, reconciliation, and General Ledger.
* Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and time-management skills to meet strict deadlines.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.
* Knowledge of HR and Finance functions and their impact on payroll operations.
This role offers:
* A competitive salary
* A 15-month contract
* A hybrid working model
* Opportunity to work on complex, multi-country payroll operations across EMEA
* A collaborative and supportive team environment