Payroll Specialist - Permanent - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £45,000 per annum
Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a sports retailer, who are looking for a Payroll Specialist, on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for coordinating payroll operations, across the EMEA region, specifically France & Italy. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment, play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery, and speak fluent French. This role is on a hybrid basis consisting of 3/ 4 days per week, based in their Manchester office.
The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:
Process and oversee monthly payrolls, across France & Italy using ADP
Collect, verify, and input payroll data including new starters, leavers, variable pay, and benefit deductions
Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to meet payroll timelines and resolve discrepancies
Ensure full statutory compliance with local payroll, tax regulations in each country
Support monthly, quarterly, and year end reporting, including reconciliations and audit support
Maintain payroll records in accordance with legal and internal policy requirements
Respond promptly and professionally to payroll related employee queries
Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation, and systems xkybehq
Proven experience processing French & Italian payrolls
Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Fluent in French