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Job Title: EMEA Payroll Manager
Location: Cambridge - Hybrid Working
Department: Finance/HR
Contract Type: 12 Month FTC - To start ASAP
Salary Indicator: £70,000 Per Annum
Job Overview:
Due to a Payroll project, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region for a dynamic and fast-growing technology business on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with local regulations, delivering a seamless payroll experience for employees, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of EMEA payroll practices, experience managing multi-country payrolls, and a strong passion for operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations:
- Oversee payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with external payroll providers to manage country-specific payroll requirements.
- Validate and approve payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with local tax, social security, and employment regulations.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll processes with company policies and objectives.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, management, and external vendors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regional payroll vendors and consultants.
Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead or support system implementations and upgrades related to payroll systems.
- Develop and document payroll procedures to ensure consistency and continuity.
Team Leadership:
- Manage and mentor payroll specialists or coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members to ensure expertise and growth.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Be open to a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
- Experience in payroll management, with a focus on EMEA operations.
- Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in payroll software and tools, and Workday would be highly desired but is not essential
If you are open to a 12 month FTC Payroll position, within a fantastic organisation then please get in touch as soon as possible.
