Permanent
Financial Services
Central London
Hybrid
Competitive
Our client is a leading global financial services organisation with a long-established international presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality advisory and investment solutions. With a strong footprint across Europe, the firm operates a collaborative and well-structured HR function supporting a diverse and geographically dispersed workforce.
They are seeking an EMEA Payroll Coordinator to join their London-based HR team. This role sits within a regional payroll function responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll accuracy, supporting employees and stakeholders, and maintaining strong relationships with outsourced providers. The position offers a blend of operational ownership and stakeholder interaction within a well-established team environment.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and submit monthly payroll inputs to external payroll providers across multiple EMEA countries.
* Review and reconcile payroll outputs, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to approval.
* Manage post-payroll activities, including invoice processing and related administration.
* Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing timely and high-quality support to employees and internal stakeholders.
* Support the management of shared payroll inboxes and ensure queries are handled efficiently.
* Assist with ongoing process improvements and ensure adherence to internal controls and governance standards.
Experience:
* Prior experience managing or supporting EMEA payroll processes, ideally within a multinational environment.
* Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
* Effective communicator, comfortable liaising with stakeholders across different regions.
* Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
* Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
* A collaborative team player with a supportive and adaptable approach.