We are looking to recruit a FTC Payroll Specialist with EMEA experience to join this global payroll team.
THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE ROLE.


Global PayrollOperations & Administration
*Manage monthly and fortnightly payroll cycles across all international entities via external providers, ensuringaccurate and timely salary and statutory payments in multiple currencies.
*Own day-to-day payroll administration, including data validation, calculations, and reporting.
*Prepare and submit payrollinputs (new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits changes, and other deductions).
*Review and validate payrolloutputs, resolving discrepancies prior to approval.
*Ensure accurate and timely processing of all payrollelements, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, equity, benefits, and statutory deductions.
*Assist with year-end processing and related reporting.
*Maintain strong internal controlssupporting payroll accuracyand completeness across jurisdictions.
*Ensure compliance with tax, social security,employment, and other local payroll regulations in each country, staying current on legislative and tax law changes.
*Administer and reconcile payrolltaxes, ensuring correctemployee and employer deductions and remittance to relevant authorities.
*Support tax return preparation and indirect tax compliance, includingreconciliations and documentation for cross-border transactions.
*Contribute to a strong international financecontrol environment and support payroll setup as we expand into new countries.
*Support internal and externalaudits with accurate, well-organised, and audit-ready documentation.
*Prepare, review, and reconcilepayroll reports, includingvariance analysis and period-end reconciliations.
*Provide clear, timely reportingand commentary to Finance leadership and other stakeholders.
BENEFITS & EMPLOYEE SUPPORT
*Act as a primarypoint of contactfor payroll-related employeequeries, responding with professionalism and efficiency.
*Handle inquiries related to discrepancies, missinghours, deductions, and other payroll issues, providing clear and timely resolutions.
*Manage payroll-linked benefits (healthinsurance, pensions, BIK, and othervoluntary deductions) in line with company policies and local requirements.
*Provide helpful and responsive support to employees across multiple jurisdictions.
PROCESS, SYSTEMS & VENDOR MANAGEMENT
*Own relationships with externalpayroll providers (throughCloudpay and ADP), ensuring strong delivery service, accuracy, and controls.
*Work closely with the People team and otherdepartments to ensureemployee data is accurate and up to date ahead of payroll cut-offs.
*Coordinate on changes such as new hires, leavers,promotions, salary adjustments, benefits changes, and other data impacting payroll.
*Identify and implement opportunities to improve processes, automation, accuracy, and efficiency across global payroll operations.


SKILLS REQUIRED:
*Proven EMEA payroll experience with hands-on experience in your local region UK and Ireland
*Experience with Cloudpay is essential.
*A professional payroll qualification i.e. CIPP or equivalent.
*Solid understanding of local regulations, tax laws, and benefits administration.
*Proficiency in payroll software Cloudpay and MS Office (Word, Excel - including VLOOKUP’s, Pivot Tables, etc.)
*Excellent attention to detail and a track record of accuracy in data entry and payroll processing.
*Strong communication, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with employees and departments.
*Excellent interpersonal skills for managing processes and cross-functional relationships.
*Ability to maintain strict data confidentiality and demonstrate a strong sense of professional integrity.
*Highly analytical capability with strong organisation and prioritisation skills, and a proven track record of meeting hard deadlines.
*A dedicated, flexible, and outspoken mindset, with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
*A solution-focused, hands-on approach, with the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple tasks in order to meet conflicting timelines.
*A proactive attitude: you flag issues and inefficiencies early, challenge the status quo and contribute ideas to improve how we work.
*Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong process improvement mindset and a desire to further develop your career in payroll.