Job Description
Job DescriptionLocation: London (Remote)
Payroll Manager (EMEA)
About the role
In the role of Payroll Manager (EMEA), you will report to the Senior Manager, Global Payroll .
Core Areas of Responsibility
? Manage end-to-end monthly payroll cycles for employees across the UK, Germany, and France, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
? Audit employee payroll data, including compensation changes, benefits, time tracking, statutory leave, and variable payments
? Validate payroll inputs and outputs, execute reconciliations, run audits, and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accuracy of gross-to-net calculations, statutory deductions, and funding requirements before final submission.
? Oversee payroll funding, salary payments, statutory payments, and post- payroll reporting.
? Serve as an internal expert on EMEA payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pension schemes, working time rules, and statutory benefits.
? Ensure payroll compliance with HMRC ( UK ), Urssaf & French labor laws (France), and German tax and social security authorities.
? Monitor legislative changes, assess operational impact, and implement updates in collaboration with legal and external advisors.
? Ensure GDPR compliance regarding payroll data handling and storage.
? Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and local partners in each region.
? Collaborate closely with People Team, Finance, Accounting, and Legal to ensure alignment across compensation, benefits, tax, and audit processes.
? Partner with HRIS teams to enhance payroll workflows, integrations, and data accuracy.
? Support audits, year-end activities, tax filings, and statutory reporting requirements for each region.
? Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes, improve accuracy, and enhance employee experience
About You
We get excited about candidates like you, because
? 5+ years of payroll experience with direct responsibility for payroll processing in the UK, Germany, and France required.
? Experience managing payroll for 500+ employees across multiple entities preferred.
? Strong working knowledge of regional tax laws, social security requirements, statutory benefits, and labor regulations.
? Experience managing payroll through external vendors or multi-country payroll platforms.
? Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and comfort working with large datasets.
? Strong understanding of GDPR and data privacy best practices.
? Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with tight payroll processing timelines.
? Familiarity with payroll/HRIS systems (eg, Workday, Cloudpay).
? Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to change.
? Champion a positive employee payroll experience by resolving inquiries promptly, communicating clearly, and ensuring accuracy in every pay cycle.
? Support internal and external audits, proactively identify compliance risks, and implement process improvements to mitigate exposure
Payroll Manager (EMEA) in London employer: Thrive IT Systems Ltd
As a Senior Operations Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant financial services technology environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a diverse global team dedicated to excellence.
