EMEA Payroll Manager

EMEA Payroll Manager

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- 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 Key Skills: Experienced payroll professional with extensive experience xwzovoh 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 If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.