Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations
* Lead accurate, timely, end-to-end payroll delivery across all locations.
* Manage payroll-related benefits such as retirement plans, health insurance, and pension contributions.
* Process employee lifecycle changes, including hires, terminations, transfers, relocations, and severance.
* Review and approve BACS files for salary disbursements.
* Act as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries.
* Maintain payroll records in line with statutory retention requirements.
* Liaise with external payroll providers and Employer of Record (EOR) partners.
* Reconcile EOR invoices and manage related payments and journals.
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
* Ensure payroll compliance with local tax legislation and statutory requirements across all jurisdictions.
* Support the preparation and submission of statutory filings and returns.
* Oversee timely and accurate payments to tax authorities and third-party partners.
* Provide technical and legislative payroll advice to HR and key stakeholders.
* Review and strengthen payroll procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
* Maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
Projects & Systems
* Lead and support the implementation of payroll systems and integration platforms.
* Drive continuous process improvement and system optimisation.
* Standardise payroll practices and ensure adoption of best-in-class processes.
Accounting & Financial Planning
* Review and approve monthly payroll journals in the finance system.
* Maintain schedules for non-payroll staff costs (e.g., secondees, consultants) and prepare accruals.
* Reconcile payroll-related GL accounts and oversee journal postings.
* Deliver payroll reports for monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles (e.g., gross-to-net, tax, leave accruals).
* Support quarterly financial planning and forecasting, including variance analysis.
* Submit payroll-related reports and data to external organisations as required.
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