EMEA Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a high-end prestigious financial services organisation.

Job Overview

Working within the EMEA payroll team you will be responsible for running payrolls for various countries across the EMEA region.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Prepare all payroll inputs to the payroll provider for EMEA payrolls (joiners, leavers, ﬁxed and variable pay changes, holidays etc).
Prepare payroll reports for management to review in adherence with SOX controls
Streamline and automate manual tasks by leveraging current systems in place
Have a keen eye for payroll compliance, ensuring well regulated processes.
Ensure SOPs and process documentation is kept up to date.
Audit and validate all payroll transmissions for accuracy and reasonability of variances
Accurately report compensation related to equity
Develop ad-hoc ﬁnancial and operational reporting as needed
Manage time and tasks to execute all payrolls accurately and timely
Perform/review prior period adjustments as needed
First level payroll contact for all payroll inquiries via ServiceNow.
Research, analyze and resolve payroll-related queries
Create and import data into Cloudpay payroll system
Process timely and with conﬁdentiality
Partner with HR/HRIS/Beneﬁts to understand and support voluntary payroll deductions.
Partner with HRIS/3rd party conﬁguration support to report and resolve Cloudpay issues
Support Finance, HR, and other business partners to deliver accurate payroll

WHO YOU ARE:

3+ years of multi country payroll processing experience
Current experience with Workday HCM/ Cloudpay, payroll system ideal.
Strong knowledge of payroll best practices
Analytical skills and ability to perform detailed, technical payroll calculations
Critical thinking skills to resolve issues or improve processes.
Ability to prioritise and work under deadline pressures
Experience with reporting equity compensation
Possess an aptitude for customer service
Self-starter who can work independently and learn quickly
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Ofﬁce programs, excel xlookups and pivot tables
Previously worked with a publicly held company
Understanding of SOX compliance requirements
Experience with Germany and France payrolls is a plus
CIPP is a plus

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INDTEMP

The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.