EMEA Payroll Specialist

Catalyst Partners; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an EMEA Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll and benefits operations for a diverse workforce. This role involves managing payrolls for over 800 employees across several locations and ensuring compliance with local laws. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-country payroll management and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working pattern based in the London area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-country payrolls and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payrolls for approximately 800+ employees across multiple locations.
• Administer employee benefits across countries, including pensions and private medical insurance.
• Support the implementation and integration of HRIS systems.

Skills

Multi-country payroll management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for our client within the Financial Services sector to join a dynamic team to manage and oversee multi-country payroll and benefits operations. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with local legislation.

EMEA Payroll Specialist

Hybrid Working Pattern

London Area

Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payrolls for approximately 800+ employees across multiple locations.
• Collate and verify monthly payroll changes, coordinating with external payroll providers.
• Update and validate payroll data in HR systems ahead of payroll deadlines.
• Ensure payroll accuracy and timely processing, including reconciliation and fund arrangements via payment platforms.
• Process vendor invoices efficiently and accurately.
• Administer employee benefits across countries, including pensions, private medical insurance, childcare vouchers, and permanent health insurance (PHI).
• Act as a point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, liaising with HR, Finance, benefit vendors, and external authorities.
• Support the implementation and integration of HRIS systems.
• Ensure compliance with legislative changes and manage year-end payroll processes with providers.
• Assist with payroll audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing multi-country payrolls and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources