Payroll Manager - EMEA

• Manage and process complex payrolls across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion within strict internal and agency deadlines.
• Validate all payroll inputs and resolve queries before submission to payroll providers.
• Process monthly payroll transactions, including salaries, overtime, holiday pay, statutory payments, RSUs, bonuses, and share purchases/awards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant payroll legislation, including statutory payments and reporting requirements.
• Collate and process timesheets from various sites, incorporating shift differentials, grade-based pay, and salary adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR on the accurate processing of new starters, leavers, contractual changes, and ongoing reporting.
• Reconcile monthly payrolls and calculate employer tax liabilities.
• Manage third-party deductions such as court orders and charitable donations.
• Oversee multiple pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, joiners/leavers, re-enrolment cycles, and year-end pension processes.
• Ensure all required payroll filings and documentation are submitted in line with local government deadlines.
• Generate and deliver statistical reports and management information for HR and Finance teams.
• Support HR during annual pay reviews and bonus calculations.
• Assist with new hire onboarding and payroll-related inductions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries from employees and external parties.
• Review and verify people-related invoices, including pensions and insurance.
• Liaise with external providers and government bodies, including during labour tax audits.
• Administer tasks within payroll systems such as Cintra IQ and SD Worx (e.g., holiday setup, user resets).
• Carry out ad hoc payroll-related duties, such as processing fines or other assignments requested by the Commercial Finance Director or International Controller.

• Proven ability to work independently in a standalone payroll role, while also capable of managing and developing a team of payroll specialists.
• Strong focus on process improvement, with the ability to drive standardisation and simplification across payroll operations.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as SD Worx, ADP, and Cintra (preferred).
• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and numeracy skills.
• High level of professional integrity, with experience handling sensitive data in line with GDPR and internal compliance standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluent English proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g. VLOOKUPs, PivotTables), as well as Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Significant hands-on payroll experience across multiple entities or regions.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience managing payroll via third-party providers or agencies.
• Background working closely with non-finance managers to support business operations.
• Exposure to both product and service-oriented business environments (beneficial).
• Experience leading or managing people within a payroll or finance function.
• Payroll-related qualifications or certifications (e.g. CIPP) are desirable but not essential.

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory days
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Engagement with Employee Resource Groups which can provide leadership and networking opportunities.
• Community Outreach programs embedded in the Company’s culture.

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