Associate Payroll Analyst in Bracknell

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

Location: Bracknell, United Kingdom

Reports to: Sr Payroll Manager II

Job Overview:

Make an impact in a truly global payroll function. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries including the UK. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem solving, and wants to build deeper expertise in international payroll.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage UK payroll as a processing client using ADP iHCM.
• Manage payroll processing for assigned foreign countries across the EMEA region.
• Collect, validate, and maintain payroll data within spreadsheets and payroll databases.
• Calculate and process Restricted stock award gains including Employee Share Purchase Plan gains.
• Administration of Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with in-country partners to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Submit payroll data and supporting documents to local accounting partners.
• Input payroll information manually or via import into payroll systems for assigned regions.
• Review and validate processed payrolls using gross to net amongst other reports.
• Prepare and raise employee net pay transfers as applicable.
• Prepare and process third party statutory and voluntary payments.
• Maintain accurate, compliant filing of all payroll documentation.
• Prepare and park payroll journals for posting into SAP.
• Support onboarding and off boarding processing, including setting up new starters and calculating final payslips.
• Generate, review and submit monthly pension contribution reports and ensure accurate employee and employer deductions are sent to pension providers on time.
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory legal payroll reports required by local authorities across EMEA (e.g. Gender Pay Gaps, RSSI, Form 42).
• Maintain and update payroll standard operating procedures (SOPs) and country specific payroll manuals.
• Handle and resolve payroll queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation and reconciliation as required.
• Liaise with payroll vendors to clarify data queries and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support Finance and HR teams with payroll related requests.
• Support Merger and Acquisition activities.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes in assigned EMEA countries.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

Job Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and SUMIF.
• General payroll or accounting experience; multi country experience is advantageous.
• French, Spanish or German language skills are highly desirable to support multi country payroll operations across EMEA.

Personal Attributes:

• Self Starter, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Logical and structured approach to problem solving.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Conscientious, accountable, and proactive in resolving issues.

Education Requirements:

• Relevant certificates in Payroll would be highly desirable, for example CIPD.
• Equivalent international qualifications will also be considered for candidates with strong EMEA payroll experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in payroll legislation, HMRC processes, or international payroll is highly desirable.

Check what we can offer you:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy.
• 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization.

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization. We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.