Employment Tax Operations Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Bournemouth is seeking an Employment Tax Operations Associate to manage tax operations across the EMEA region. This role involves leading key tax projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and liaising with stakeholders for effective governance. Candidates should have a strong background in HR operations and experience in managing large-scale change. A proactive problem-solver, you will drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to understand complex issues.
• Background in HR operations and project management.
• Relevant experience in professional services or human resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key tax-related projects.
• Oversee the project lifecycle with effective governance.
• Coordinate monthly governance forums on tax matters.

Skills

Strong initiative and problem-solving skills

Experience in driving large-scale change

Knowledge of employment tax across EMEA

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Join our dynamic HRGO Governance and Regulation Team, where you will play a pivotal role in managing employment tax operations across the EMEA region. This is an exciting opportunity to drive impactful projects and ensure regulatory compliance in a global setting.

As an Employment Tax Operations Associate in the HRGO Governance and Regulation Team, you will lead key tax-related projects and manage operational delivery across EMEA. You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and drive strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage key tax-related projects in collaboration with employee tax advisory, payroll, and operational partners.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring effective governance and accountability.
• Develop and maintain the EMEA Employment Tax Program pipeline, addressing new applications, modifications, and decommissioning of outdated practices.
• Coordinate monthly governance forums on EMEA tax matters and provide updates to management.
• Act as the key liaison between HR functions, tax advisory, and vendors to ensure tax compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to communicate local taxation advice and ensure compliance.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures, ensuring audit-ready processes.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong initiative and problem-solving skills; self-starter with the ability to understand complex issues.
• Experience in driving large-scale change agendas with a strong risk and control mindset.
• Background in HR operations (., payroll) and project management, with the ability to engage multiple management layers.
• Knowledge of employment tax across EMEA.
• Relevant experience in professional services, financial services, tax or accounting firms, or human resources.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment.