At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead payroll operations for the UK & EMEA, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Company: Join a well-known retailer with a dynamic and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £72,000, hybrid work, and car allowance.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in payroll management while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Extensive payroll experience and proven managerial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 72000 £ per year.
Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnering again with a well-known retailer that is looking for an EMEA Payroll Manager on a 15 month FTC maternity cover basis. The EMEA Payroll Manager will take ownership of payroll operations for the UK & EMEA regions, whilst leading a medium sized team and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries. This role is on a hybrid basis, consisting of 1 day per week in their London office.
The EMEA Payroll Manager will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:
- Oversee end to end payroll processing for all EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with local legislation and company standards
- Audit and approve payrolls, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of payroll accounts
- Initiate and drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives
- Lead a team of 5 experienced payrollers
- Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll compliance, audit findings, and regulatory queries
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (HR, Retail Operations) and external payroll partners
- Represent Payroll in monthly financial close activities, ensuring accurate reporting, accruals, and journals
- Maintain and update payroll systems (Kronos, Oracle, ADP), aligning with business needs
Key Skills:
- Experienced payroll professional with extensive experience in a multinational EMEA payroll function
- Proven managerial experience
- Able to work in a complex structure, fast paced environment that constantly evolves and has a can do attitude
- Analytically driven and responsible for creating innovative solutions to support the business
- Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines, and comfortable in a fast paced environment
If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.
EMEA Payroll Manager in West Bromwich employer: Oakleaf Partnership
Join a leading retailer that values innovation and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact payroll operations across the EMEA region. With a hybrid working model based in London, you will enjoy a competitive salary, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth while driving process improvements in a fast-paced setting.
