EMEA Payroll Manager
EMEA Payroll Manager - 15 month FTC - Hybrid - London - up to £72,000 per annum, including car allowance 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
- 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
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