Payroll Advisor

SherwinWilliamsUk; Barkham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company is seeking an EMEAI Payroll Specialist who will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple countries. This role, which offers the flexibility of remote work within the UK, is crucial for ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and have experience in multi-country payroll operations. Additionally, strong communication skills and familiarity with payroll systems are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation programme

Career growth opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy for training

Wellbeing and inclusion networks

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EMEAI payroll practices and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and project experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-country payroll activities and ensure data submission.
• Oversee payroll compliance with local laws across the EMEAI region.
• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll queries.

Skills

Multi-country payroll operations

Payroll compliance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Payroll systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, HR

Payroll certifications (CPA, BF)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about precision, compliance, and delivering exceptional payroll services across multiple countries? Join our team as an EMEAI Payroll Specialist, where youll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for our diverse workforce.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-country payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate data submission to our outsourced vendor
• Oversee payroll compliance with local laws and regulations across the EMEAI region
• Perform internal controls to safeguard financial data and employee privacy
• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll queries and resolve operational issues
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR, Global Payroll) and external partners
• Support payroll transition and implementation projects, including Time & Attendance systems
• Prepare year-end reporting and ensure compliance with tax and social security requirements
• Identify process improvements and drive continuous efficiency initiatives
• Provide accurate forecasts and reporting to support Finance and GSC functions

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent experience
• Ideally educated to A-level or similar; NVQ in Business, Finance, or Administration
• Payroll certifications preferred (CPA, BF, or comparable)
• Additional European language skills (especially French) are a plus
• Strong understanding of EMEAI payroll practices and compliance
• Experience with multi-country payroll operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with payroll systems and controls; project experience is advantageous

What we can offer

• Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing
• Competitive compensation programme
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels
• Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and ID&E programmes that make a difference

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life, Career, and Connection

Life with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It\'s all here for you... let\'s Create Your Possible

Eligibility to Work

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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