Team The Payroll & Benefits function in London is part of a growing Human Resources department which services 14 branches throughout EMEA and covers all aspects of Human Resources to support Investment Banking, Global Markets & Corporate Functions. This role sits within the Payroll & Benefits team, which is made up of 5 specialists and 2 administrators across the function. The candidates’ duties will include, but are not limited to: Day-to-day administration of UK payroll (iHCM2) including collating inputs, monitoring the processing cycle and ensuring sign off in a timely manner Ensuring monthly pension/benefits enrolment data is correctly loaded onto payroll. Managing monthly Flex benefit changes in payroll Sole responsibility for processing of 6 of the 12 European location payrolls on a rolling basis Ownership of processes, risk controls and output for those dedicated countries Active participation in and working towards becoming the SME for dedicated regions Collating Inputs and working closely with other team members to cover payroll for Europe (France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Dubai, Sweden, Holland, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Israel, Cyprus using ADP Streamline) Liaising with payroll providers on country specific payroll requirements and queries Preparing and ensuring payroll funding is administered for each region within specified timeframes. Working with financial controllers to ensure international payments are correctly allocated. Post payroll reporting Supporting in the set up of new branch payrolls as the business continues to grow in headcount and expansion across Europe Maintaining high level of customer service, responding to, and resolving employee queries in a concise and timely manner. Responsibility for UK annual filing compliance (P11D, Form 42, PSA, STBV) Responsibility for German annual filing compliance Review and propose additional filing requirements and measures for all locations Calculating tax due on stock vesting’s across UK and EMEA region, processing confirmation statements in HR System and ensuring correct taxes are withheld from employees. Creating manuals and procedures for stock vesting activities Manual calculations, checks and submission of employee payments, as required Liaising with the HR team and the wider business and serving as point of contact for employee payroll queries and requests Maintaining and updating employment records (maternity, paternity, absences) Running periodical and adhoc reports from the HR system Project management on various ongoing and future cross divisional projects The following skills and experience are required for this role: Strong Knowledge of UK payroll and legislation Prior experience of European payrolls and processes Knowledge of Tax Year End procedures for UK and Europe Proven track record of owning regional payrolls & processes Basic accounting knowledge as it relates to payroll Project Management experience and proven project lead capabilities Familiarity with SOX IPE Requirements Qualifications & Preferred Background You will have ideally worked at a large Financial Services firm Knowledge of ADP payroll systems, PeopleSoft or Oracle Fusion an advantage Personal Attributes Time management Deadline driven and able to manage multiple conflicting priorities Excellent communication skills. High standard of integrity High levels of energy, drive and an ethos of hard work. Good team player. Capability to work autonomously LI-PS1