Full job descriptionJoin a growing IT organisation in Reading who are seeking an Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist to join a medium team. This will take ownership of numerous countries, partnering with an external vendor.
Client Details
Our Client
*Growing IT firm within Berkshire
*Highly acquisitive
*Operating in over 20 EMEA countries currently
*Headcount in excess of 1900 employees across Europe
*Hybrid working and adjustable working pattern
*Supportive, collaborative team structure
Description
Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist
*Managing end-to-end payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries.
*Coordinating with external payroll providers and monitoring service delivery.
*Processing complex payroll elements including equity-based compensation and other variable payments.
*Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations and supporting month-end activities.
*Ensuring statutory payments, taxes and pension contributions are processed accurately and on time.
*Supporting payroll compliance, controls and audit requirements.
*Managing payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders.
*Assisting with year-end reporting and statutory submissions.
*Contributing to payroll transformation, process improvement and automation initiatives.
*Creating and maintaining payroll procedures and documentation.


Profile
Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist
*Proven experience managing payroll across multiple EMEA countries (highly desirable)
*Happy to commute to the office 2x days per week (Reading)
*Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and controls.
*Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
*Payroll accounting experience, including journals and reconciliations.
*Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
*Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
*A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement.
*Experience supporting payroll system implementations or transformation projects would be advantageous.


Job Offer
Interim EMEA Payroll Specialist
*Total day rate (inclusive of holiday pay): £180 - £205 per day, dependent on experience
*Location: Reading, free parking on site
*2x days per week in the office (Hybrid)
*40 hours per week
*Adjustable start and finish times
*Interim (rolling) - likelihood of permanent transition
*Immediate start