Payroll Professional II - EMEA & APAC

• Payroll Management Payroll gatekeeper, responsible for all monthly payroll data, upload/update all permanent changes on the payroll system. for checking the monthly payroll and preparing validation reports in accordance with global payroll guidelines Where required work with external benefit providers to ensure benefits are processed correctly through payroll. Work closely with HR teams to provide any reporting requirements relating to payroll. Prepare for annual internal and external audits for each entity, work closely with the Finance team to ensure all audit requirements are met. Ensure all Year End processes are completed in a timely manner, and in accordance with all local legal and statutory requirements Day to day payroll, benefits and pension queries Preparing Adhoc reports and reconciliations for Finance, HR and Comp & Bens
• Payroll gatekeeper, responsible for all monthly payroll data, upload/update all permanent changes on the payroll system. for checking the monthly payroll and preparing validation reports in accordance with global payroll guidelines
• Where required work with external benefit providers to ensure benefits are processed correctly through payroll. Work closely with HR teams to provide any reporting requirements relating to payroll.
• Prepare for annual internal and external audits for each entity, work closely with the Finance team to ensure all audit requirements are met.
• Ensure all Year End processes are completed in a timely manner, and in accordance with all local legal and statutory requirements
• Day to day payroll, benefits and pension queries
• Preparing Adhoc reports and reconciliations for Finance, HR and Comp & Bens

• Multi-Country Payroll Delivery: Proven experience minimum of 3 years managing multi-country or multi-entity semi-monthly and monthly payrolls, including associated pension schemes across EMEA and APAC r egions.
• Vendor & In-House Management: Hands-on experience working with global payroll vendors and/or processing in-house payrolls; direct experience with Neeyamo is highly desirable.
• Systems Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

with HR Information Systems (HRIS) is desirable, ideally SAP / Employee Central.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships across internal departments and with external payroll providers, confidently interacting with employees at all levels.

• Time Management & Accuracy: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively, manage tight deadlines, and perform accurately at speed with exemplary attention to detail.
• Problem Solving & Initiative: Proactive, resourceful problem solver with a hands-on "can-do" attitude and the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: High degree of discretion, tact, and sensitivity when handling confidential payroll and employee data.

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