Multi-country payroll manager - Europe

Confidential; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading payroll services provider is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee a team responsible for delivering payroll services across several European countries. The ideal candidate will possess at least 5 years of experience in Payroll Management and 2 years in a leadership role within a matrix environment. Essential skills include excellent communication, relationship building, and a solid understanding of payroll laws. Fluency in English is mandatory, with additional European languages considered an advantage.

Formación

• 5 years of proven Payroll Management experience in an international environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team in a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English; any additional European Language is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Managing a payroll team of 8 payroll experts.
• Optimizing payroll processes for efficiency.
• Coaching the Payroll Team in complex payroll issues.
• Ensuring compliance with payroll reporting and payments.
• Servicing supplier relationship management for vendors.
• Acting as Payroll workstream lead in projects.
• Maintaining partnerships with key HR functions.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Employee-centric service focus

Multi-country payroll management

Strong problem-solving abilities

Relationship building

Knowledge of payroll laws

Organizational skills

Experience in a multinational team

Herramientas

MS Office

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing staff to provide efficient Payroll services for employees based in different countries across Europe (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland).

Key Accountabilities

• Manages payroll team of 8 payroll experts
• Optimizes internal and external company processes as they relate to Payroll
• Coaches the Payroll Team in resolving complex Payroll processing and employee Payroll issues
• Provides Payroll reporting and payments are compliant and aligned with company policies, generally accepted accounting principles and regulations
• Serves as supplier relationship manager for vendors, overseeing all interactions, including performance, processes, contractual agreements, and payments
• Acting as the Payroll workstream lead in cross-functional projects
• Maintain strong partnerships with key functions, particularly HR Services, including Benefits and Compensation, Labor Relations, Global Mobility, Legal, Finance, and other functional support areas

Skills / Experiences

• Excellent communication skills and employee-centric service focus
• Knowledge of relevant laws governing Payroll (e.g., tax, withholding and wage garnishment) in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland.
• Multi-country payroll manager experience across Portugal, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Sweden, Denmark. Experience with Poland is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities. Is required to analyse issues and create action plans
• Track record of building solid relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Knowledge of relevant software (MS Office) with good working knowledge in Excel and Word
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload and manage deadlines with attention to detail
• Experience in working in a multilateral, multinational team

Requirements

• 5 years of proven Payroll Management experience in an international environment
• A minimum of 2 years of experience leading a team in a matrix organization
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and any additional European Language will be a plus