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EMEA Payroll Interim

EMEA Payroll Interim

Michael Page Finance

Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 21 days

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

£65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

This role involves payroll processing for approximately 3,500 employees across 20 countries in EMEA, primarily focusing on central Europe.
The position is temporary with an immediate start and a minimum duration of 6 months, offering a hybrid work model based in Reading.
Candidates should have proven EMEA payroll management experience, knowledge of SOX compliance, and be proficient in Excel.
The salary for this position ranges from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on prior experience and interview performance.
The role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to oversee day-to-day payroll operations while ensuring compliance.

Payroll processing within a medium sized function for approx. 20 countries and 3,500 employees across EMEA.

Predominately operating within central Europe, this is a great opportunity to complete and oversee end to end payroll processing. This is a temporary opportunity with an immediate start with no set length (minimum 6 months).

Client Details

Our Client

Global IT provider - 3,000+ employees worldwide
Headquartered out of the US, with a large UK presence (Reading Office in the South)
Revenue in excess of £500 million
Trading for over 30 years
Operating in over 20+ countries

Description

EMEA Payroll (Interim): Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing day to day payroll operations for various entities (including but not limited to France, UK, Germany, Spain, Nordics etc.)
Ensure all compliance and correct process is followed - being the first line of escalation for the payroll team
Working closely with external as well as internal auditors - provided necessary information
Review and submit monthly payroll journals
Maintain and develop bureau relationships externally - overseeing service level
Ensure SOX compliance + pension + tax approval
Assisting with Team Management, workload prioritisation etc.

Profile

EMEA Payroll (Interim) - To be successful...

Immediately available or on short notice
Commutable distance to Reading (hybrid role) and happy to work in the office 3 days per week
Open for a rolling contract
Proven EMEA Payroll management/supervisory exposure
Knowledge of working with SOX compliance
Excel proficient
Strong attention to detail and accurate with work

Job Offer

EMEA Payroll (Interim)

Immediate start / on short notice (Rolling Contract)
Reading based business - hybrid working (3 days per week in the office, typically Tuesday, Wednesday and one other)
40 hours per week, flexible start and finish time
25 days holiday + Bank Holiday
Free parking on site
Salary (dependent on previous experience and interview performance): Ranging from £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
Global coverage - 20+ countries
Involved in BAU, Payroll Transformation and more

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