EMEA Payroll Manager

Robert Half is recruiting an EMEA Payroll Manager on a 6 month contract basis for our client in NW London.

The position of EMEA Payroll Manager will be varied and is an integral position within the organisation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inputs payroll data into payroll systems for all entities under the EMEA region;
• Ensures data input into payroll systems is complete and accurate and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations including the taxability of transactions. Liaises with HR or Finance accordingly if discrepancies or policies that need to be updated.
• Prepares regular payroll reports and ad hoc reports of payroll data to support payroll processing and financial analysis
• Answers queries from government agencies including but not limited to unemployment earnings information etc. Ensures that all payroll related remittances and filings are processed timely and accurately and that the accounting for these transactions is correct.
• Maintains payroll records according to retention regulations and legal requirements.
• Reviews payroll documentation for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments, obtaining management approval as needed.
• Execute payroll special projects such as creation and/or streamlining of new department processes and procedures, implementation of new upgrades or best practices recommended
• In co-operation with FD manages an efficient transition into a new payroll system and its administration
• Working with Finance teams with necessary journal entries and supporting schedules for payroll-related items.
• Prepare and update procedures to ensure that the department is in compliance with all internal and external control requirements.
• Prepares and provides supporting documentation to support all required audits both internal and external.
• Develops effective relationships and problem solving with internal and external customers including third parties and fellow employees
• Performs other duties in Finance Department as assigned by FD (this maybe up to 30%)

The position of EMEA Payroll Manager will be hired on a Fixed Term Contract basis, there is hybrid working available.

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