EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist

Robert Walters UK; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist for a full-time hybrid role. In this dynamic position, you will manage payroll processing across multiple entities while serving as the key contact for payroll inquiries. This role offers the chance to work with diverse EMEA countries and collaborate with various internal teams. Your expertise in EU payroll and strong analytical skills will be vital as you ensure compliance with regulations and streamline payroll processes. If you're ready to elevate your career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in end-to-end payroll for multiple EMEA countries.
• Experience managing payroll for over 1500 employees for at least 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for multiple entities.
• Act as the first point of contact for EMEA payroll-related matters.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams for seamless payroll integration.

Skills

EU Payroll experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in HR/Payroll

Job description

Our client is seeking a EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist. This full-time hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home two days a week, with three days based in their Hertfordshire office. As the EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for payroll processing for multiple entities and act as the key point of contact for all payroll-related matters.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse range of EMEA countries and collaborate with various internal teams. You must have EU Payroll experience.

• Must have EU Payroll experience
• Responsible for payroll processing for multiple entity payrolls
• Key point of contact for all payroll-related matters
• Full-time Hybrid Role – 3 days based in office in Hertfordshire, 2 days working from home

What you'll do:

• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, on time and in accordance with all federal, state/canton, local and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for all EMEA payroll related matters, responding to complex employee payroll queries escalated from the Service Centre.
• Interpret policies and regulations regarding leaves, disability, allowances, one-time payments, garnishments etc. and work closely with payroll vendors to ensure they are applied through payroll and settled correctly.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and tax teams to ensure accurate employee data management and seamless payroll integration.
• Review salary calculations to ensure compliance with national minimum wage level.
• Work closely with the People Systems team to ensure a smooth end-to-end cycle from the HR System to the payroll system.
• Responsible for the BIK calculations through monthly payroll.
• Support the Global Payroll Manager to implement process improvement within assigned payrolls.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in HR/Payroll is preferred.
• Solid experience in Payroll with processing end-to-end payroll for multiple EMEA countries.
• Experience dealing with more than 1500 employees total for at least 4 years.
• Exposure to taxation, audit and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High level analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong process management and business process analysis competencies.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Hatfield

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Job Reference: 7IEBVN-DBCAA8FA

Date posted: 11 February 2025

Consultant: Ashely Koven