Payroll Manager

Oasis Business Personnel Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regional Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across North Europe. This role involves ensuring compliance with local regulations, maintaining accurate payroll processing, and developing the payroll team. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of European payroll experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience with European payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across multiple European countries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end outsourced payroll processing for five countries.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery and compliance.
• Implement payroll processes in line with group standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

HCM systems

Excel

Job description

Regional Payroll Manager - North Europe

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Regional Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for six payroll entities across four countries within North Europe, due to expand to five countries within 2025.

We are looking for someone who thrives in the fast-paced and varied environment of payroll. The successful candidate will work closely with key stakeholders across the group and external payroll provider. The Regional Payroll Manger will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with local regulations and collective agreements, in line with group standard processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end outsourced payroll processing for payrolls in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery
• Maintain compliance in line with local law, contractual terms and conditions, and collective agreements
• Coordinate and manage outsourced services
• Collaborate with Group and Local HR to ensure accurate data and reporting
• Resolve issues promptly and find suitable resolution to prevent recurrence
• Implement and maintain payroll processes in line with local practice and group standards
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices
• Identify opportunities for efficiency and automation
• Support and develop the payroll team, providing training, setting goals and evaluation of performance

Must have:

• 5-7 years of experience of European payrolls
• Strong experience with HCM systems
• Proficiency in Excel
• Attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations across multiple European countries
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A desire to continuously develop and provide improvements