Payroll Manager EMEA - FTC until December 2027

Dynatrace LLC; Windsor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynatrace LLC, a leader in unified observability and cloud software, seeks an experienced Payroll Operations Leader for the EMEA region based in Windsor. You will oversee direct reports, own payroll review sign-off, coordinate with providers, and drive process improvements while ensuring SOX controls and KPI/SLAs are met.

You will collaborate with Finance and HR, lead discussions with vendors, train staff, and ensure accurate payroll delivery across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading payroll teams in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll regulations and SOX controls.
• Experience with outsourced payroll and payroll vendors.
• Experience with SFEC HCM and Cloudpay.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Deadline-driven with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the work of direct reports in processing and reconciling Payroll.
• Own the review and sign-off for assigned payrolls.
• Guide team efforts in Payroll Operations in EMEA.
• Ensure controls are in place for payroll processing and data transfer.
• Provide problem solving, project coordination, and payroll planning.
• Maintain service levels and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Lead vendor and internal team discussions to mitigate risk.
• Achieve KPIs and SLAs with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Lead projects and training initiatives.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership to set goals.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Team management

Communication

Excel proficiency

SOX/compliance awareness

Problem solving

Tools

SFEC HCM

Cloudpay

Payroll systems

Job description

• Oversee and guides the work of direct reports in processing and reconciling Payroll. Re-assessing priorities and workload as needed
• Is responsible and owns the review and sign-off for assigned payrolls being delivered
• Guides team efforts in the performance of Payroll Operations in EMEA
• Ensures controls are in place by the team for checking, processing payroll and sending payroll file to & from payroll provider
• Provides problem solving, project coordination, and overall payroll planning and consultation for designated payrolls
• Ensuring service levels are met whilst maintaining strong relationships and an accurate payroll function
• Leads discussions with vendors and Internal Teams to ensure proper handling of issues and use of controls to mitigate risk
• Ensure that agreed KPI's and SLA's are in met and adhered to by the team driving a continuous improvement mind-set
• Leads Projects as assigned
• Responsible for training others, cross training and/or developing process knowledge
• Assist others in the completion of activities as and when needed
• Work with Sr. Leadership to set team member goals and objectives
  This role works closely with the EMEA Payroll team members and the broader Finance and HR teams. The right candidate must be a team player and is required to have excellent communication skills., Strong Payroll experience in a similar role
• Understanding of EMEA statutory and compliance environment
• Experience in managing teams
• Experience with outsourced managed payroll environments manual and integrated, specifically Cloudpay.
• Experience using SFEC HCM
• Experience of processing stock compensation is desirable
• Solid functional knowledge, commensurate with level, including understanding of payroll processes and regulations aligned to SOX compliance
• A proven, customer driven attitude towards employees of all levels
• Deadline driven with excellent attention to detail and a self-starter
• Capable of working independently, as a member of the team, and in partnership with vendors
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Uses initiative to solve problems
• Questions the why and how
• Strong knowledge of Excel
  Dynatrace is a leader in unified observability and security.
• We provide a culture of excellence with competitive compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance.
• Our employees work with the largest cloud providers, including AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, and other leading partners worldwide to create strategic alliances.
• The Dynatrace platform uses cutting-edge technologies, including our own Davis hypermodal AI, to help our customers modernize and automate cloud operations, deliver software faster and more securely, and enable flawless digital experiences.
• Over 50% of the Fortune 100 companies are current customers of Dynatrace.