EMEA Payroll Manager

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

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Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnered 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 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 xwzovoh 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
If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.