Global Payroll Manager

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious fintech company seeks a Global Payroll Manager to lead their payroll function across EMEA, the UK, and the USA. This remote-first role offers the chance to establish efficient payroll processes and ensure compliance. Join their team during a thrilling growth phase and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Remote-first work environment with flexibility

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing payroll across EMEA, UK, and USA.
• Strong compliance knowledge with payroll legislation.
• Experience in high-growth environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll process for global team.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Liaise with HR and Finance for smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Experience as Global Payroll Manager or similar role

Hands-on experience with Rippling payroll system

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Tools

Rippling payroll system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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My client is a rapidly expanding global scale-up in the fin-tech sector, disrupting the Insurance sector. With ambitious plans to double in size over the next year, it's an incredibly exciting time to join their team and make a significant impact. They embrace a remote-first work environment, offering flexibility and autonomy to their employees.

The Role:

This is a unique opportunity to be the first permanent Global Payroll Manager. You will be instrumental in establishing and managing their global payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely pay for their growing team across EMEA, the UK, and the USA. This role requires a hands-on approach with a strong focus on compliance and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for employees in EMEA, the UK, and the USA.
• Utilise, optimise and implement the Rippling payroll system for efficient and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, tax regulations, and reporting requirements in each region.
• Manage payroll-related inquiries from employees and resolve any issues promptly.
• Oversee the accurate calculation of salaries, wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare and process payroll reports, including payroll journals, tax filings, and other statutory reports.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure data accuracy and smooth payroll operations.
• Develop and document payroll processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
• Manage external payroll providers or vendors as needed.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Global Payroll Manager or similar role.
• Essential: Extensive experience in processing payroll for EMEA, UK, and USA.
• Essential: Hands-on experience with the Rippling payroll system is a must.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements in the specified regions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a high-growth, scale-up environment is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing and exciting company in the fin-tech sector.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape and build the global payroll function.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.