Senior Payroll Specialist

HR Heads Hatfield, England, United Kingdom Senior Payroll Specialist Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid Role – 3 days in office, 2 days from home) Reporting to: Global Payroll Manager Contract Type: Full-time Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid role, balancing office and home-based work, while managing payroll for multiple countries across the EMEA region. Purpose of the Job: As the EMEA Senior Payroll Specialist, you will be the key point of contact for payroll processing across Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland. Your role will involve working closely with payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, addressing queries, and investigating anomalies. Key Responsibilities: Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time, complying with all relevant regulations. Serve as the first point of contact for all EMEA payroll-related matters, handling complex employee queries. Interpret and apply policies regarding leaves, disability, allowances, one-time payments, garnishments, etc. Review payroll calculations for gross pay, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, pensions, absences, holidays, and leaves. Collaborate with HR, finance, and tax teams to ensure accurate data management and seamless payroll integration. Ensure compliance with national minimum wage levels. Work with the People Systems team to ensure smooth data transfer from HR to payroll systems. Manage BIK calculations through monthly payroll. Support the Global Payroll Manager in implementing process improvements and act as a backup during team absences. Review payroll policies and procedures to ensure consistency with organisational policies. Perform other payroll-related activities as directed by the manager. Skills & Experience: Bachelor\’s degree in HR/Payroll or a Diploma in Payroll is preferred. At least 4 years of solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries with over 1500 employees. Knowledge of taxation, audit, and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions. Strong payroll management, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in process management and business process analysis. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits Include: Free Club Membership for you and your family. 50% discount on food and drinks. Discounts on swimming, tennis lessons, and personal training. Opportunities for career advancement through internal training and development. Wagestream App: Get paid on demand. Additional holiday days annually (up to 5 years) and your birthday off. Access to our Benefits Suite. If you are passionate about payroll and eager to contribute to a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and take your career to the next level! Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources and Accounting/Auditing Industries Health and Human Services #J-18808-Ljbffr