Interim EMEA Payroll Manager

My client, a global media business based near HAMMERSMITH STATION is seeking an Interim_EMEA Payroll Manager_to join this blue-chip organisation

THE ROLE

• Adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
• Act as escalation point for all EMEA payroll service issues in assigned countries and support timely resolution efforts through vendor
• Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on the published pay dates, thereby ensuring that the Company meets its contractual obligations
• Coordinate and carefully maintain relationships between third party payroll providers and Disney internal partners to ensure timely and accurate payroll process
• Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the Company, local authorities and other recipients
• Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries from employees and legal entity stakeholders in a professional and timely manner, escalating further as necessary
• Resolve legal entity questions and/or concerns regarding the payroll process
• Oversee required payments to third parties and ensure statutory deadlines are met
• Support and provide appropriate cover for other peer Managers within the EMEA organisation
• Oversee and ensure payroll compliance in accordance with audit controls and procedures
• Troubleshoot SAP technical issues at a high level (e.g., GL posting discrepancies, etc.)
• Propose enhancements as appropriate to address improvement and efficiency opportunities

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Experience with vendor supported payroll processes
• Significant related experience, ideally leading a payroll team for a large multi-national employer
• Strong knowledge of payroll practices, regulations and taxes across a broad spectrum of countries within EMEA
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and accounting skills

APPLY TODAY FOR THIS GREAT ROLE