International Payroll Specialist

The New York Times Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable pay

Restricted stock

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company 401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times Company in London is seeking an International Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processes for multiple countries in a hybrid London-based role. You will collaborate with HR, Global Mobility and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll close and compliant deductions, with oversight of Workday to Cloudpay data flows.

The role requires strong payroll experience across countries, proficiency in Office software, excellent communication, and the ability to build

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience, including previous experience on multi-country international payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clear information, convey ideas, and prepare reports.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, employees and external vendors through a collaborative and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Be the key contact person for external payroll providers, HR and Finance Department, responsible for the monthly end to end payroll process for the assigned countries.
• Process payroll information from Workday to Cloudpay (Integration validation and input information via template).
• Managing new joiners and terminations.
• Review reports and liaise with internal partners to ensure the data/all changes are accurate and complete.
• Ensure all employees are accurately recorded in Workday.
• Post reconciliation, provide approval to third party payroll providers.
• Total payroll (earnings, voluntary and mandatory deductions) will be provided to Finance and Newsroom Accountants for verification to General Ledger.
• Ensure all legal, social and pension obligations are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Respond to employee enquiries in a pro‑active and courteous manner.
• Managing the year end processes.
• Managing risk within your role. Escalating when appropriate.
• Perform Adhoc reconciliation and research any discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Office software

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Workday

Cloudpay

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

We are looking for an International Payroll Specialist to join our team in London where you will be responsible for the end of end payroll process and work closely with HR, Global Mobility and Finance Department. This is a hybrid position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

In this role you will be involved with developing controls and procedures to ensure that international payrolls are processed accurately and on time. You will ensure corresponding costs are properly accounted for, review and improve on controls and procedures to ensure voluntary and mandatory deductions are submitted compliantly by third party providers

Responsibilities

• Be the key contact person for external payroll providers, HR and Finance Department, responsible for the monthly end to end payroll process for the assigned countries.
• Process payroll information from Workday to Cloudpay (Integration validation and input information via template.
• Managing new joiners and terminations.
• Review reports and liaise with internal partners to ensure the data/all changes are accurate and complete.
• Ensure all employees are accurately recorded in Workday.
• Post reconciliation, provide approval to third party payroll providers.
• Total payroll (earnings, voluntary and mandatory deductions) will be provided to Finance and Newsroom Accountants for verification to General Ledger.
• Ensure all legal, social and pension obligations are handled in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Respond to employee enquiries in a pro‑active and courteous manner.
• Managing the year end processes.
• Managing risk within your role. Escalating when appropriate.
• Perform Adhoc reconciliation and research any discrepancies.

Basic Qualifications

• Extensive payroll experience, including previous experience on multi-country international payroll.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel and Word).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present clear information, convey ideas, and prepare reports.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal departments, employees and external vendors through a collaborative and proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with France, Germany, Canada and UK payrollsExperience using Workday / Cloudpay.
• Conversational or business fluency in French or Spanish.
• Understanding of Payroll Accounting principles.
• Naturally curious, willing to question and learn legal, statutory and social security requirements for each country.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

• Variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
• A company‑matching 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

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