Payroll Specialist - Permanent - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £55,000 per annum
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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, xsngvjr and systems
Key Skills:
* Proven experience processing French & Italian payrolls
* ADP experience is desirable
* Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
* Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
* Excellent communication skills
If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.