Senior European Payroll Specialist

UNIQLO is a leading brand of theFast RetailingGroup, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

We are currently recruiting for a SeniorEuropean Payroll Specialis tto join our European HR Payroll team, based in our London Office.Thisnewrole will reportto theEuropeanPayrollManagerandwill work collaboratively with local HR and Payroll teams as well as the wider European HR Department. Thisroleisfocusedonmaintainingaccuracy, quality,and compliance across Payroll, Mobilityand Immigration and as suchwe'relooking for people with strong experience inapreviousoperational HR/Payroll role in more than one European Country.Youwillworkcollaborativelywithlocal HR,payroll specialists,and Finance and asyou'llsupport mobility and immigration functions for expats in EU markets,we'relooking for a strong communicator tobecomea valuable business partner to many internal stakeholders

What you willbe responsible for:

• Support EU markets to lead end-to-end payroll process, which isa key partof the payroll chain.
• Closely cooperate withEU marketsPayrollPartnersand HR Managers.
• Execute controls of payroll files throughout the payroll cycle.
• Manage the payroll for expats, coordinating with tax advisor and EUmarkets formobility partners.
• Validateand approve payroll data aspartof the payroll chain.
• Manage salary payment, taxes, socialsecurity,and other payroll related payments for EU markets.
• Manage month-end and quarterly payroll reports for Finance.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll issues.
• Lead payroll,mobility and immigration governance, internal/external audits, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic input into EU level policies, systems, and tools.
• Manage immigration process for expats coming/leaving EU markets

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• Payroll management experience in retail or high-volume environments (1000 plus employees)with3-5 yearsof experience.
• Expertise across more than one European Country
• Strong knowledge of payroll, taxation principles, and expat rules.
• Experience working with expats, global mobility, and tax advisors.
• Fluent in English communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer service mindset.
• High levelof discretion, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Proactive and self-driven with a "can do" attitude.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong numerical skills, Excelproficiency, and HRIS/payroll system knowledge (Workday, Work Force System.).
• Abilityto work with diverse and global team,havinghigh levelofcultural flexibility.
• Strong work ethics and integrity

What we offer

• 26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pro rata
• 30% staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Pension Scheme
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Hybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days office-based
• Social events throughout the year
• Seasonal sample sales
• Volunteer Day - twice a year
• Prime location near Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations with easy access to shops,restaurants

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