- Lead end-to-end payroll operations across EMEA, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Manage, coach, and develop the EMEA payroll team
- Oversee payroll processing through Workday and external payroll providers, including quarter-end and year-end activities
- Maintain payroll governance, policies, processes, internal controls, and compliance with SOX, tax, audit, and local regulatory requirements
- Provide expertise on stock option taxation, payroll exceptions, and country-specific requirements
- Partner with HR, Finance, business leaders, and payroll vendors to resolve issues and maintain operational alignment
- Deliver recurring payroll reporting, ad hoc analysis, audit documentation, and controls testing support
- Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and continuously improve payroll processes across EMEA
- Report to the Global Payroll Director
Requirements
- Substantial payroll and HR operations experience
- People leadership capability
- Hands-on knowledge of Workday or a comparable payroll platform
- Analytical and detail-oriented approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels
- Experience in a shared services environment would be valuable
- Experience with continuous improvement, LEAN or Six Sigma methods, and automation would be valuable
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations management across EMEA, with a strong focus on compliance, process improvement, and team leadership. Proficient in utilizing Workday for payroll processing and reporting while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Payroll Operations Management
- Workday Proficiency
- People Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Compliance with SOX
Hard Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Governance
- Stock Option Taxation
- Analytical Skills
- Detail-Oriented Approach
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Team Development
- Problem-Solving
- Prioritization
Industry Keywords
- EMEA Payroll
- HR Operations
- Shared Services
- LEAN
- Six Sigma
- Internal Controls
- Audit Compliance
Tools & Technologies
- Workday
- Payroll Platforms
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Senior Manager, Payroll – EMEA employer: Jobtailor
As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.
