Payroll Processor – EMEA

Private Advertiser; Las Piñas; Hybrid; PHP 2,461,000 - 4,571,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive base salary

Private medical/dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Payroll Processor (EMEA) to oversee end-to-end payrolls for multiple countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in a hybrid setup. You will liaise with HR/finance and external providers to ensure accurate, on-time pay cycles while maintaining cross-border compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of multi-country payroll experience in the EMEA region, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with major HRIS/payroll platforms such as

Qualifications

• Hands-on multi-country payroll processing experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA statutory deductions, tax filings, and social insurance.
• Experience with external payroll providers and in-country partners.
• Proficient in Excel (advanced functions, Pivot, reconciliations).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end payroll calculations for multi-country EMEA entities on monthly/bi-weekly cycles.
• Audit, reconcile, and validate payroll inputs including adjustments, reimbursements, and overtime.
• Review vendor outputs and resolve discrepancies prior to sign-off.
• Coordinate payments to tax authorities, banks, and benefit providers.
• Maintain compliance documentation and audit trails across jurisdictions.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Workday

SAP

ADP GlobalView/Celergo

Dayforce

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Processor (EMEA) to oversee end-to-end multi-country payroll operations across our European, Middle Eastern, and African entities. Operating in a hybrid capacity, this role serves as the key operational link between internal HR/finance teams and external third-party payroll providers/in-country partners (ICPs). The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with EMEA statutory deductions, tax filings, social insurance schemes, and cross-border compliance, ensuring accurate and punctual pay cycles across diverse jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Payroll Processing

• Execute and validate end-to-end gross-to-net payroll calculations for multi-country entities across the EMEA region on scheduled cycles (monthly/bi-weekly).

• Consolidate, audit, and reconcile monthly payroll inputs, including base salary adjustments, commissions, overtime, shift allowances, statutory benefits, and expense reimbursements.

• Review preliminary payroll registers, variance reports, and employer liability statements from external vendors to resolve discrepancies prior to final sign-off.

• Coordinate treasury and disbursement processes, preparing BACS, SEPA, and local bank payment files for net salaries, tax authorities, and benefit providers.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure strict adherence to national labor laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), tax codes, and social security guidelines across all operating EMEA countries (e.g., PAYE/NIC in the UK, withholding taxes and pension contributions across Continental Europe and the Middle East).

• Prepare and submit statutory year-end declarations (such as P60/P11D in the UK, annual wage returns, or country-specific equivalents).

• Monitor local legislative and regulatory updates across relevant territories, working with legal and compliance teams to implement necessary system and process changes.

• Maintain complete compliance documentation and audit trails for internal controls and external regulatory audits.

Vendor Management & System Administration

• Manage day-to-day communications and deliverables with regional payroll aggregators (e.g., ADP, CloudPay, Safeguard Global) and local in-country providers.

• Support integration and data integrity between HR Information Systems (Workday, BambooHR, SuccessFactors) and localized payroll engines.

• Log, track, and resolve escalated employee inquiries regarding tax withholding, payslips, leaves, pension schemes, and statutory deductions in a confidential, service-oriented manner.

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Prepare standard journal entries, payroll accruals, and ledger reconciliation files for monthly accounting close.

• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting to investigate and reconcile general ledger (GL) payroll variance balances.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 3–5+ years of dedicated, hands-on multi-country payroll processing experience specifically within the EMEA region.

• Jurisdictional Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of statutory deductions, leave schemes, and employment regulations across major European and MEA payroll landscapes.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex data reconciliations).

  • Direct experience with enterprise HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP GlobalView/Celergo, Dayforce, or local equivalents).

• Vendor Operations: Proven track record collaborating with outsourced payroll partners and in-country service providers.

• Communication & Discretion: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, paired with uncompromised integrity in managing sensitive, confidential employee data.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional payroll certification (e.g., CIPP – Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals, APA, or global equivalent).

• Experience managing payroll during entity setup, global mergers/acquisitions, or vendor migrations.

• Working knowledge of localized equity/share scheme withholdings, expat tax split-allocations, and shadow payrolls.

• Multi-lingual proficiency in one or more European languages (e.g., French, German, or Spanish) is an advantage.

Work Model & Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule: Collaborative office days focused on cross-functional alignment combined with focused remote work days each week.

• Total Rewards: Competitive base salary, performance incentive bonus, and comprehensive retirement/pension contributions.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, plus employee assistance programs.

• Time Off: Generous paid annual leave, public holidays, and dedicated wellness/parental leave policies.