Global Payroll Manager

Element Solutions Inc; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global payroll solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced professional to manage global payroll operations. The role involves ensuring payroll efficiency and accuracy, collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT teams, and maintaining compliance with local tax laws. Candidates should have over 5 years of payroll management experience, a degree, and certified payroll qualifications. This position offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in global payroll management or a similar role.
• Demonstrable experience in payroll transitions and integrations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, regulations, and tax laws in multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to streamline payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and tax laws.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide exceptional service.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Experience with payroll software

Education

Degree level education

Certified professional payroll qualifications

Tools

ADP Celergo

Job description

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will impact the efficiency and accuracy of our global payroll operations, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and IT, to streamline processes and implement best practices. Your attention to detail and strong analytical skills will be crucial in identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll processes and implement best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and tax laws in all countries where we operate.
• Ensure testing and compliance of the payroll and timekeeping systems
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide exceptional service to employees regarding payroll-related inquiries.
• Manage year-end payroll activities.
• Generate payroll reports and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Perform internal audits and manage the annual SOX audit
• Continuous training of staff to ensure regulatory compliance and growth within the team

Who are You?

To be successful in this role you will have at least 5+ year experience in global payroll management or a similar role, where you have gained demonstrable experience in payroll transitions and integrations. You will have strong knowledge of payroll processes, regulations and tax laws in multiple countries. Educated to degree level and with certified professional payroll qualifications, you will also have excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

What competencies will you need?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and previous experience working with various payroll software, preferably including ADP Celergo (but not essential).
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with the ability to manage multiple projects

We are Offering...

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.