Senior Lead of International Payroll

Requirements

• The successful candidate needs to have experience in processing multi-country payrolls in a managed payroll solution.
• Solid UK, EMEA & APAC Payroll experience in handling numerous countries and having a strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Capable of working independently and effectively as a member of a team and in partnership with internal partners and vendors.
• Self-starter, inquisitive professional with strong analytical skills, detail-oriented and focused on helping maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of Workday and CloudPay a plus.

What the job involves

• Assist the International Payroll Manager in all aspects of payroll operations.
• Responsible for coordinating payroll for some of our EMEA and Pacific countries.
• Build productive working relationships with their manager, other team members and key partners, such as People Operations, Legal and Finance.
• Work independently as well as within a team, manage their countries’ data inputs and perform the controls defined by the Payroll leadership.
• Strong knowledge of UK Payroll, including related benefits, taxes, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Manage a portfolio of EMEA and APAC countries assigned by Payroll managers.
• Prepare data for submission to the payroll vendor in the prescribed format ensuring a solid understanding of the inputs for certain countries.
• Review monthly payroll instructions, as prepared by team members for other countries.
• Liaise with payroll providers on submissions and handle any queries for assigned countries.
• Coordinate with internal partners and stakeholders regarding payroll-required data, resolution of questions and issues.
• Perform all assigned responsibilities within the agreed upon timeframes.
• Complete the payroll checklists to document compliance with internal controls and procedures.
• First line contact for queries from employees, internal partners, and vendors.
• Participate in discussions with vendors regarding payrolls to ensure proper handling of issues and use of controls to mitigate risk.
• Run payroll reports and assist the Compensation Accounting team with queries regarding payroll accounting.
• Provide feedback to Payroll Manager and Directors on possible process improvements and operational risks.
• Have a good understanding of time off policies and applications in the countries handled.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure documents with process and control changes.
• Assist with Firm initiatives and projects, as needed.
• Help mentor, train and manage other team members, if needed.