EMEA Payroll Specialist

Page Personnel; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business seeks a Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist for a temporary to permanent position based in Reading. This role involves managing payroll across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance, and enhancing payroll efficiency. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive salary, with permanent benefits upon conversion.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Private healthcare/dental benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience with multiple vendors and 3rd party suppliers.
• Proven exposure within the EMEA region for BAU processing.
• Familiarity with tax laws and employment regulations in EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across the EMEA region.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with teams and external vendors on payroll queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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• Interim to Permanent EMEA payroll opportunity!

About Our Client

• Global business - consistent growth through M&A
• Operating in over 20+ countries with headcount in excess of 2,500 employees
• Strong presence in Northern Europe - big hubs in Spain, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany
• Site in Reading as well as a few domestic locations
• Hybrid working offered with good arrangements around start and finish times
• Trading for over 15+ years

Job Description

Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes across the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to address payroll-related queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare necessary reports for management.
• Support audits by providing relevant payroll documentation and information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits.
• Stay updated on changes in EMEA payroll legislation and best practices.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist should have:

• Even though interim to permanent, the business can wait for the right person as the intention is to have this person permanently
• Proven exposure within the EMEA region - BAU processing for European nations
• Experience with multiple vendors and 3rd party suppliers
• Familiarity with tax laws and employment regulations in the EMEA region.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Happy to commit to an initial period in the office for training (c. 6 weeks) then reverting to hybrid working
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Happy to commute to Reading

What's on Offer

Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist

• Temp to Perm position - Reading, Hybrid
• Salary offering: Initially on hourly rate (inclusive of holiday pay) £27 per hour to £29 per hour
• Opportunity to continue to expand EMEA knowledge and process within numerous countries
• Hybrid working - typically 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week working from home
• Free parking on site
• Permanent benefits include private healthcare/dental, pension etc.