"Quality performance starts with a positive attitude." Jeffrey Gitomer.
Our client is currently looking for an EMEA Payroll Manager who will be based in London and be responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and effective delivery of monthly payroll through outsourced providers. This standalone position, reporting to the Head of Payroll in New York, will oversee payroll operations for the EMEA region.
The successful candidate will be required to be in their Victoria office 3 days per week.
Responsibilities of the EMEA Payroll Manager will include,
but are not limited to:
- Oversee outsourced monthly EMEA payroll, ensuring timely and accurate processing in compliance with company policies
- Prepare and collate payroll input, including manual data entry, data organisation, and verification of HR data
- Conduct detailed audit reconciliations of payroll vendor reports
- Resolve payroll discrepancies, troubleshoot issues, and suggest practical solutions
- Respond promptly to payroll queries via phone, email, and e-portals
- Assist with reconciling payroll-related general ledger, funding, and cash disbursements
- Collaborate with global and regional HR, Benefits, Executive Comp, HRIS, and Finance teams
- Ensure timely and accurate tax declarations, withholdings, and remittances, communicating with local agencies as needed
- Assist with year-end and year-begin tasks, including reviewing and reconciling tax forms, equity, and bonuses
- Support regulatory, statutory, and internal/external (KPMG) reviews and audits
The successful EMEA Payroll Manager will require the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar EMEA Payroll role (experience with UK, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and Sweden is a plus)
- Fluency in English; proficiency in other EMEA languages (Italian, French, German, Dutch, etc.) is a plus
- Experience with ADP Streamline, PwC Payroll, and Workday HR System is advantageous
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel
- Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred
- Strong knowledge of EMEA taxation, labour laws, benefits plans, and country-specific practices
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work independently or in a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong multitasking, prioritisation, organisational, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong data analysis skills with emphasis on accuracy and quality
- Ability to handle confidential information and ensure compliance with regulatory and audit mandates
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
If you're passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on "apply" as soon as possible.