Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA

TN United Kingdom; Frimley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role involves processing end-to-end payroll across EMEA, ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of payroll experience, a Certified Payroll Professional designation, and strong customer service skills. Join a collaborative and flexible work environment where your contributions will help shape the future of payroll operations.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Recognition and Rewards

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years payroll experience in EMEA countries.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely employee payments across EMEA countries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on payroll processes and projects.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Tax Reporting

Customer Service

Workload Management

Fluent in English

Education

Certified Payroll Professional

Tools

MyHR

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SC Johnson has the opportunity for a Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA

24 months FTC

Location: Frimley

Position Overview

Processing end-to-end payroll for several countries, including collation of payroll input, statutory and taxation payments, ensuring compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, corporate policies, and internal controls (audit compliance). Ensuring timely and accurate government reporting and remittances.

The Senior Payroll Specialist EMEA must balance multiple and changing priorities to meet demanding deadlines, engaging with internal and external contacts. Creativity and latitude are expected, especially for complex issues.

This role also involves developing strong relationships and maintaining high customer service levels with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely employee payments across EMEA countries.
• Assist with expatriate payroll and tax reporting as required.
• Manage MyHR tickets and communication with external payroll providers and HR teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues on payroll processes, cycles, and projects with COE, HRBP’s, business leaders, Finance, and other stakeholders.
• Review and update country-specific toolboxes regularly.
• Serve as the first point of contact with Payroll vendors in EMEA.
• Work closely with Senior Payroll Specialists and Local finance teams.
• Implement instructions from Total Rewards and Global Payment Departments, analyzing tax changes and guiding business partners.

Experience You’ll Bring

• Minimum 4 years payroll experience in EMEA countries.
• Certified Payroll Professional or equivalent.
• Functional, industry, and commercial knowledge with strong business acumen.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company with over 130 years of history, leading with purpose and building top brands like Raid, Glade, OFF!, Mr Muscle, Duck, and more globally. We value our 13,000 employees who pursue shared and individual goals.

What We Offer

Opportunities for career development, a collaborative and flexible work environment, and recognition and rewards. This is a 24-month fixed-term contract.

You must be eligible to work in the application country.

We aim to create a better future for the planet, future generations, and our team members. Join us to make an impact through iconic brands.

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