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Are you ready to take your payroll expertise to a global stage?
Join KBC as a Global Payroll Generalist on a 12-month fixed-term contract and become an integral part of our international Human Resources team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven professional with a strong background in UK payroll and expenses, ideally with 4+ years' experience, to broaden their horizons and gain hands-on exposure to multi-country payroll operations.
You'll work alongside a supportive team and receive full training in international payrolls—perfect for someone looking to grow their career and expand their global payroll expertise.
About the Role:
Working as part of the Human Resources team, you will assist the Senior Global Payroll Manager in ensuring the efficient operation of KBC’s global payroll and expenses processes. You will be responsible for day-to-day processing and reconciliation of payrolls in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, Netherlands, Middle east, Argentina and APAC, You will collaborate with regional HR representatives to meet key deadlines and support the Global Finance department with month-end processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
* Administer and process payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
* Assist the Senior Global Payroll Manager in handling payroll queries.
* Prepare and reconcile monthly payroll journals and balance sheet accounts.
* Process Global salary payments, pension contributions
* Assist with the preparation of ad hoc reports and headcount tracking.
Expense Management:
* Oversee the administration, auditing, and processing of global expenses in line with KBC’s Global Travel and Expense Policy.
* Identify and escalate any expenses that fall outside of policy guidelines.
* Reconcile global expense balance sheet accounts.
Statutory Compliance and Reporting:
* Assist in the preparation of global payroll-related statutory year-end returns.
* Ensure accurate calculation, and reconciliation of payroll-related taxes.
* Support internal and external audits related to payroll and expenses.
What We’re Looking For:
* 4+ years proven experience in end to end UK payroll processing, preferably with international payroll exposure (not essential as training in international payrolls will be given).
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including tax, national insurance, benefits-in-kind.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with colleagues and clients.
* High attention to detail and a strong sense of accuracy in processing payroll and expenses.
* Proficiency in payroll software such as ADP iHCM (ideal), and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel – advanced level, Powerpoint).
* Ability to work well within a team and under supervision, while also demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
* Strong numerical and data entry skills.
* Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic work environment.
* A customer service-focused mindset with a proactive approach.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and building strong working relationships.
Why Join Us?
* Gain international payroll experience in a dynamic global environment.
* Work in a collaborative and supportive team.
* Opportunity for career growth and development.
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* A culture that values innovation, integrity, and professionalism.
* A completion bonus following completion of the Fixed Term Contract.
To apply please click apply which will take you to our parent company, Yokogawa, careers website.
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