Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description
Hybrid role - 3 days working in the office
1st week of every month working remotely
Role Summary/Purpose:
Reporting into the International Payroll Manager, based in London, this role is responsible for assisting in payrolls across the international regions, UK, EMEA alongside the wider international payroll team responsible for processing all global payrolls outside the US. The International remit currently includes 22 countries and 75 payrolls.
This role is the key payroll contact for all payroll processes, country legislation and compliance for the UK entities with a view to support EMEA payrolls when needed. Responsible for first line response on stakeholder requests for international payroll (UK, EMEA), reconciliations for HMRC and benefits and other administrative tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Fully conversant with UK Payroll statutory requirements.
• Own end to end payroll processes for several UK entities within the UK payroll team and support where needed on EMEA / APAC regions.
• Be a point of contact with HR to ensure data is accurate, timely & complete,
• Keep on top of the stakeholder requests for the UK region in Zendesk, keeping the FAQ in Zendesk up to date.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Including, Compensation Team / Global Rewards / Global Benefits.
• Third party Tax advisors Global Finance and Treasury.
• Support the payroll funding process, third party payment, GL distribution process and statutory filings.
• Support robotics automation process.
• Collate and analyse data to support central reporting capabilities & audits.
• Work as a team member on multiple improvement projects and Year-End tasks.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Strong analytical, problem solving & communication skills.
• Proven experience in UK country role.
• Solid business perspective, strong PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• ADP IHCM, ADP Global MyView/ Streamline & SAP experience desirable.
• Knowledge of EMEA payrolls an advantage.
• Media industry preferred but not essential.

Desired Characteristics:
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Good relationship building skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across diverse cultural and business environments.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk466p-3-144-106-95-42 in your application.