Regional Payroll Operations Consultant

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Chester, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Payroll Operations Consultant

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President

Location: Chester

Company Overview

Bank of America notes: We are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. We value diversity and inclusion and offer flexible approaches to work where possible.

Team Context

The Europe and Middle East (EMEA) Payroll Team delivers pay services across the EMEA region. You will work with the EMEA Payroll Manager and collaborate with pay delivery teams, Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Shared Services, Global Mobility and HR Leadership to ensure accurate pay service delivery and compliance with tax and legal obligations.

Key Overview

• Reporting into the EMEA Payroll Manager. This senior Payroll consultant supports the France Payroll Team lead/manager and is based within the EMEA Payroll Operations group within GHR Shared Services.
• Delivering regular oversight to the monthly pay process, developing team expertise and guiding the pay vendor to ensure timely delivery.
• Contributing to the overall goals of EMEA HR Shared Services.
• Building partnerships and working through the Payroll strategy.
• Delivering to employees and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly pay cycle, collaborating with EMEA Pay consultants and Pay Vendors.
• Manage and process the monthly payroll for France entities, including benefits and taxes in compliance with French legislation.
• Maintain regular vendor engagement to changes in France payroll to ensure compliance and clarity to the employee.
• Actively participate in key Payroll deliverable projects.
• Provide French Pay process support and guidance to all monthly pay BAU activities (Audit Requests, Post Audit Findings).
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of monthly and annual reporting.
• Coordinate with the Financial Governance Team to ensure balance sheet accuracy.
• Respond to ad-hoc employee and GHR queries.
• Adopt risk and SOX controls with continuous process improvement.
• Liaise with Internal and External Audit as appropriate.
• Identify gaps and implement process improvements with key stakeholders.

Required Skills

• European Payroll experience (Excl UK)
• Strong knowledge of European payroll legislation and statutory obligations
• Excellent Excel skills
• Strong PC skills with experience in multiple payroll software packages
• Ability to work under own initiative to drive efficiencies
• Strong team player with ability to build effective relationships
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet payroll deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous banking experience or experience within a large corporation
• Understanding of payroll accounting and finance
• Wider Regional Payroll Experience
• French language skills

Benefits Of Working At Bank Of America

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and income protection
• Childcare support and flexible benefits including wellbeing and travel options
• Emotional wellbeing support and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Charitable giving matched by the bank
• Arts & Culture membership and volunteering opportunities

EEO and Policies

Bank of America is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, gender identity, race, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage candidates to request adjustments during the recruitment process. We reserve the right to amend or terminate benefit plans at any time. We comply with applicable laws and policies on drug-free workplace and reasonable accommodations.

Administrative Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and related roles
• Industries: Operations Consulting

Chester, England, United Kingdom

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