Senior Specialist / Service Delivery Consultant

Job Description:

Job Title: Regional Payroll Operations Consultant - France Payroll

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Chester

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We hire individuals from broad backgrounds and invest in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their well-being.

Bank of America values collaboration and flexibility, depending on role requirements. Working here offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Location Overview:

Chester, a city known for its culture, history, and beauty, offers a global career within a renowned organization, set against the scenic North Wales hills and the River Dee.

The Team:

The Europe and Middle East (EMEA) Payroll Team delivers pay services across the region, ensuring accurate pay delivery and compliance with tax and legal obligations. The team collaborates with various internal departments and leadership.

This role requires excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to resolve complex tax and pay issues, advise stakeholders, and proactively address employee and firm-level issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the France Payroll Team lead/manager, delivering oversight of the monthly pay process.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain vendor engagement to ensure compliance with French payroll legislation.
• Participate in payroll projects and provide process support for BAU activities.
• Manage the monthly payroll for France, including benefits and taxes, ensuring legal compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for reporting and liaise with authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement risk and SOX controls, and liaise with audits.

Required Skills:

• Experience with French payroll
• Knowledge of French payroll laws and obligations
• Excellent Excel and PC skills, familiarity with payroll software
• Ability to work independently, drive efficiencies, and foster teamwork
• Strong communication skills in English and French, both written and spoken
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable Skills:

• Banking or large corporation experience
• Payroll accounting and finance knowledge
• Regional payroll experience

Benefits:

Benefits include private healthcare, pension plans, life assurance, childcare support, flexible benefits, wellbeing services, charitable giving options, cultural memberships, and volunteering opportunities.

Bank of America emphasizes conduct, accountability, and equal opportunity employment, ensuring accessible recruitment processes and encouraging candidates to disclose any adjustment needs.