Senior Payroll Specialist

OpenTable; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in hospitality seeks a Payroll Manager for the EMEA region. This role is vital in ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing across multiple countries, fostering collaboration among teams, and developing future-proof payroll processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong growth mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion for payroll management. Join a welcoming and inclusive environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the organization. If you are a dedicated self-starter with a keen analytical mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 vacation days per year

Private Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Fund

Bike2Work

Season Loan Ticket

Reimbursable eye tests

Business discounts through Perkbox

Qualifications

• 6+ years of payroll experience with multi-national payrolls.
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll for multiple countries.
• Oversee payroll processing operations for EMEA region.

Skills

Payroll Management

Excel Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Management

Data Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Professional Payroll Certificate

Tools

CloudPay

Job description

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

This position will report directly to OpenTable’s Director, Global Payroll.

We will count on the Payroll Manager - EMEA to foster a culture of excellence and strong collaboration, elevate OpenTable’s Payroll’s function, build and develop future proof processes, and proactively guide the business to operate successfully in an increasingly complex Payroll environment.

The ideal candidate is curious and agile, has a strong growth mindset, sense of ownership and accountability, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Are you an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for all things payroll? If so, please apply!

In this role, you will:

• Ensure payroll is paid in a timely and accurate manner for multiple countries and frequencies.
• Oversee payroll processing operations for Germany, United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and Lithuania.
• Calculate and report tax liabilities, as well as the periodic, annual, and ad hoc balancing, and validate payroll tax reporting and related activities, including the annual issuance of year-end forms.
• Research law and regulations regarding taxes and payroll withholding procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of special reports for senior management.
• Point person for all payroll tax notices and regulatory payroll audits.
• Ensure correct taxation of payroll & benefits for the EMEA region.
• Build strong relationships with Finance, HR Ops, Legal and FP&A teams, as well as Booking Holdings Payroll Team to ensure adequacy, accuracy and alignment on regional Payroll matters and overall strategy.
• Develop and lead a successful EMEA Payroll Team, cultivating a high performing, professional and supportive environment.
• Assist and consult on ad-hoc projects. Advise senior management and business leads on tax related matters.

Please apply if:

• A minimum of 6 years of recent hands-on payroll experience with multi-national payrolls.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred.
• A professional payroll certificate is preferred.
• 3+ years of proven experience managing a team.
• Two years of hands-on CloudPay experience.
• Sophisticated level Excel skills and experience managing large data sets.
• Solid understanding of payroll protocols, particularly with Federal, and Social contributions.
• Process-first mentality is must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in managing processes and cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to maintain data confidentiality with a strong sense of professional integrity.
• Highly analytical with outstanding organisation and prioritisation skills and a proven track record to meet hard deadlines.
• Strong dedication to customer service and ability to communicate concisely, both written and verbally.
• Dedicated, flexible, and outspoken, with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits:

• You will accrue 25 vacation days per year in addition to statutory UK Bank Holidays.
• One Celebration Day per calendar year.
• Private Health & Dental and Life Insurances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pension Fund.
• Bike2Work.
• Season Loan Ticket.
• Reimbursable eye tests and 100 GBP contribution towards VDU glasses only.
• Perkbox & Booking.com business discounts.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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