EMEA Payroll Administrator

Morgan Stanley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an EMEA Payroll Administrator to join the Human Resources Division in Glasgow. You will manage local payroll providers, coordinate net pay, and provide payroll reporting to HR and accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Flexible working opportunities are available alongside a commitment to a diverse, inclusive culture. The role requires strong Excel skills, SOX controls experience, and the ability to handle vendor queries with high professionalism.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional and complex payroll environments.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks with accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, controls, and SOX documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage local payroll providers, including monthly instructions and output reconciliation.
• Coordinate net pay and payroll funding across locations.
• Provide payroll reporting to Compensation Accounting and HR Benefits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Vendor management

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Planning & organising

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're seeking an EMEA Payroll Administrator to join our team in the Human Resources Division in Glasgow.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a high level of experience and knowledge gained within professional and complex payroll department. You are expected to be able to work efficiently and effectively at all times whilst providing an exemplary level of service to all levels of employees. A flexible approach and an ability to manage your own time and duties will be required to be part of this team.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, helping clients, institutions, and governments achieve their goals while supporting employees and communities around the world.

What You'll Do In The Role

• Manage local payroll providers, including monthly instructions, payroll output reconciliation and service delivery
• Coordinate net pay, third-party payments and payroll funding across locations
• Provide payroll and benefits reporting to Compensation Accounting and HR Benefits
• Resolve HR, employee and vendor queries, and reconcile payroll and general ledger data
• Review and standardize payroll processing, payments and vendor services
• Support new office openings and maintain standard payroll set-up procedures
• Maintain payroll controls, SOX-compliant documentation and system testing
• Provide senior leadership with timely issue updates and produce metrics to identify efficiencies and improvements
• Act as the key payroll contact for HR and employees, providing compliant advice and resolving queries within agreed service levels
• Monitor and report overpayments, and support other payroll duties as required

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Work Motivation: Motivated to achieve, learn from others and proactively take ownership of responsibilities
• Problem Solving & Judgement: Analyse issues, identify root causes and impacts, and resolve or escalate them appropriately
• Communicating Effectively: Communicate issues and ideas clearly, keeping relevant stakeholders informed
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Build effective relationships by understanding others’ needs and delivering a high standard of support
• Commitment to Excellence: Deliver accurate, high-quality work by checking, verifying and reconciling information
• Planning & Organising: Prioritise effectively, manage time and deadlines, and adapt to changing requirements
• Professional experience, including vendor management; EMEA payroll experience is desirable
• Strong process analysis and improvement skills
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and goals
• Advanced Excel skills are essential
• Additional language skills are advantageous

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo.