Payroll Business Partner

On the hunt for an experienced payroll professional looking to join a dynamic HR Team covering the European markets.

Seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure the smooth and compliant operation of payroll and related benefits programs across multiple countries, including the UK, Switzerland, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium.

Payroll Process & Vendor Management:

• Serve as the primary contact for outsourced payroll providers.
• Share relevant payroll and benefits information with vendors.
• Ensure vendors meet service level agreements (SLAs) and quality standards.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure accurate taxation and payment of compensation and benefits.
• Integrate accurate data back into our HR and benefits system promptly.
• Partner with HR Shared Services to address payroll queries.
• Work with the global finance team on accruals and post-payroll reconciliation.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Apply a systematic 4-eye-check across payroll activities.
• Review and approve monthly payroll, tax filings, and other reports prepared by vendors.
• Maintain confidential payroll and benefits records, ensuring data security.
• Keep payroll processes updated.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with vendors, HR colleagues, and the finance team on cross-functional payroll or compliance matters.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement.

Other Duties:

• Complete additional tasks as assigned to support the function's success.

• Proven payroll experience in an outsourced environment.
• Extensive experience in UK payroll within Financial Services; experience with Continental Europe payroll is a plus.
• Strong technology skills (report building, Excel, etc.).
• Familiarity with outsourced payroll processing and vendor management.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in another European language is advantageous.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality are essential.

If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for payroll management, I would love to hear from you!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates