Payroll Specialist EMEA

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of payrolls across EMEA, end to end
• Managing all payroll information to ensure timely and accurate monthly pay
• Assist in managing Payroll vendors across multiple countries
• Prepare all month-end payroll activities – Payroll journals, vacation accruals, and variance analysis for the EMEA subsidiaries
• Maintain payroll records, reports, and governance
• The face of payroll, manage all employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently
• Process and complete all year-end activities for all EMEA countries ensuring compliance with regard to filing reports, remittances, and returns with appropriate tax authorities
• Build and document processes, and drive efficiency and improvements
• Assist with all payroll-related compliance, audit, and SOX queries
• Maintain payments, deductions, and benefits information within legislative guidelines
• Supporting the Payroll Manager in ongoing payroll enhancements & EMEA projects
• Other ad-hoc duties required from time to time
• Identify and drive the execution of projects/initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll processes
• Ensure leave balances are accurately recorded and reported

Requirements:

• 2+ years of payroll experience preferably within EMEA (including Ireland and the UK)
• “Can do” personality with the ability to hit the ground running, and thrive in a high-growth, dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excel skills and computer literacy are required
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong customer-orientated attitude is key
• Tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Strong drive to deliver good service and results
• Confident individual who can work with stakeholders from all areas of the business

Nice to Have:

• Experience with global payroll applications
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms
• System implementation experience