EMEA Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a high-end prestigious financial services organisation.

Job Overview

Working within the EMEA payroll team you will be responsible for running payrolls for various countries across the EMEA region.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Prepare all payroll inputs to the payroll provider for EMEA payrolls (joiners, leavers, fixed and variable pay changes, holidays etc).
• Prepare payroll reports for management to review in adherence with SOX controls
• Streamline and automate manual tasks by leveraging current systems in place
• Have a keen eye for payroll compliance, ensuring well regulated processes.
• Ensure SOPs and process documentation is kept up to date.
• Audit and validate all payroll transmissions for accuracy and reasonability of variances
• Accurately report compensation related to equity
• Develop ad-hoc financial and operational reporting as needed
• Manage time and tasks to execute all payrolls accurately and timely
• Perform/review prior period adjustments as needed
• First level payroll contact for all payroll inquiries via ServiceNow.
• Research, analyze and resolve payroll-related queries
• Create and import data into Cloudpay payroll system
• Process timely and with confidentiality
• Partner with HR/HRIS/Benefits to understand and support voluntary payroll deductions.
• Partner with HRIS/3rd party configuration support to report and resolve Cloudpay issues
• Support Finance, HR, and other business partners to deliver accurate payroll

WHO YOU ARE:

• 3+ years of multi country payroll processing experience
• Current experience with Workday HCM/ Cloudpay, payroll system ideal.
• Strong knowledge of payroll best practices
• Analytical skills and ability to perform detailed, technical payroll calculations
• Critical thinking skills to resolve issues or improve processes.
• Ability to prioritise and work under deadline pressures
• Experience with reporting equity compensation
• Possess an aptitude for customer service
• Self-starter who can work independently and learn quickly
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, excel xlookups and pivot tables
• Previously worked with a publicly held company
• Understanding of SOX compliance requirements
• Experience with Germany and France payrolls is a plus
• CIPP is a plus