EMEA Payroll Manager

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EMEA Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing across multiple entities and regions. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations while collaborating with various stakeholders to drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Join a company committed to excellence and contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience leading payroll teams across different locations.
• Strong management experience and proven stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll leads to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Payroll Processing

Process Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Payroll Diploma

Job description

The EMEA Payroll Manager position is responsible for payroll processing for large volume, multiple entity, and complex payrolls. You will be the key point of contact and SME for the payrolls you support. This position currently supports payrolls across EMEA countries, with experience across regions being an advantage. You will report to the Head of EMEA Payroll.

The position works closely with the Payroll Vendor, TLM Administrators, and internal stakeholders.

You will collaborate with the Global Payroll Process Lead to identify process improvements related to EMEA payrolls, support SOP documentation, and drive continuous improvements across all regions.

Responsibilities:

1. Support payroll leads to ensure payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements.
2. Serve as the first point of escalation for all payroll-related matters, responding to complex employee payroll queries escalated from the Service Centre.
3. Work closely with vendors to ensure country compliance, review, and approve payrolls across EMEA regions.
4. Identify and implement process improvements within assigned payrolls in collaboration with the Global Payroll Process Lead.
5. Support internal/external audit processes with the Global Compliance & Audit Lead, ensuring timely delivery of finance, compliance, and audit reports. Lead audits and reconciliations as required.
6. Review payroll policies and procedures to ensure standardization in line with company policies.
7. Define payroll requirements for projects or enhancements, perform User Acceptance Testing, document results, and update user guides accordingly.
8. Ensure CSL compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
9. Manage BAU team activities, support team development, and ensure service level agreements and targets are met.
10. Perform other payroll-related activities as directed by the manager.

Your Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or a Payroll Diploma is preferred.
2. 5-8 years of experience leading a payroll team across different locations.
3. Strong management experience within payroll teams.
4. Proven stakeholder management skills.
5. Demonstrated leadership and engagement capabilities.
6. High-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Excellent process management and business analysis skills, capable of supporting complex HR/Payroll models.
8. Qualifications may vary based on local legal and educational requirements; refer to local job documentation.

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