EMEA Payroll Manager

Job Title: EMEA Payroll Manager

Location: Cambridge - Hybrid Working

Department: Finance/HR

Contract Type: 12 Month FTC - To start ASAP

Salary Indicator: £70,000 Per Annum

Job Overview:

Due to a Payroll project, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented EMEA Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across the EMEA region for a dynamic and fast-growing technology business on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This role will be pivotal in ensuring compliance with local regulations, delivering a seamless payroll experience for employees, and driving continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of EMEA payroll practices, experience managing multi-country payrolls, and a strong passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Operations:

• Oversee payroll processing for multiple EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers to manage country-specific payroll requirements.
• Validate and approve payroll calculations, ensuring compliance with local tax, social security, and employment regulations.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll processes with company policies and objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, management, and external vendors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional payroll vendors and consultants.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead or support system implementations and upgrades related to payroll systems.
• Develop and document payroll procedures to ensure consistency and continuity.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and mentor payroll specialists or coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to ensure expertise and growth.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Be open to a 12 month Fixed Term Contract
• Experience in payroll management, with a focus on EMEA operations.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and tools, and Workday would be highly desired but is not essential

If you are open to a 12 month FTC Payroll position, within a fantastic organisation then please get in touch as soon as possible.