EMEA North Payroll Specialist

• Responsible for the end-to-end payroll processing of a number of EMEA payrolls, including preparation, processing, post-Payroll and tax filing, in coordination with the outsourced payroll solution provider 

• Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data 

• Review data feeds from HR system, ensuring fixed data changes are made in the payroll system and data remains consistent across the two systems 

• Work closely with the payroll vendor and other third parties to ensure a smooth monthly process 

• Provide payroll and benefits reports to HR and Finance to strict deadlines 

• Maintain the internal Payroll Procedures manual, updating any changes in process and documenting new processes 

• Respond to complex payroll questions from cross-functional departments and employees, escalating as needed 

• Recommend ongoing process improvements to enhance the quality/reduce the cost of Payroll services 

• Ensure compliance and control requirements are met and ensure the production of all external compliance reporting and deliverables are completed timely and accurately 

• Preparation of required reports and/or payment to government agencies, insurance companies or other organisations 

• Ensure all ERS/EES Pension contributions are calculated, paid and reported to the relevant investment funds timely and accurately 

• Support the internal audit and external audit requests as necessary 

• Support HR and HRBPs to help resolve Payroll related issues, employee benefits in kind, irregular payments, employee or vendor inquiries 

• Ensure all employee related matters are appropriately dealt with and/or escalated via HR where relevant, particularly (but not restricted to) sickness and absence recording matters required for payroll compliance 

• Remain current on all local regulations involving country Payrolls in your remit 

• Support Accountants with the Cash forecast on monthly basis and all analysis for monthly variances to Actual/Forecast to EMEA Payroll controller 

Experience 

Essential:

• Strong payroll and benefits knowledge across international payrolls, with UK payroll mandatory 

• Working with outsourced payroll providers and managing elements of the payroll process in accordance with local payroll compliance 

• Extensive technical UK payroll experience 

• Experience in working with payroll systems and HR business partners 

• Working within a highly sales-driven and fast-moving culture 

Desirable:

• Working within a software company, ideally a global organisation 

• Worked as part of a global Finance organisation supporting global actions and initiatives 

• Experience of working cross-functionally with HR on enhancements and improvements 

• Working with SAP HRIS, ADP Streamline