HR Operations and Payroll Specialist

6 months ago


Carlton, United Kingdom The Watches of Switzerland Group Full time

We are a global, UK Listed group with established operations in the UK (60%) and the US (40%) as well as new operations in Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands, we are looking for an experienced HR Operations and Payroll Specialist.

In this role you will serve as the bridge between HR, Finance, IT and Payroll in order to onboard new European markets and support more mature markets in basic pay and operational processes, ensuring that colleagues get paid right first time.

**About You**
- 3-5 years of multi-country related experience with knowledge of all aspects of payroll processes and related systems, including garnishments, benefits, taxes, social security, local legislations, time & attendance collection preferred.
- Payroll transition and implementation experience
- HR operations and policy experience
- Experience of dealing with local payroll providers
- Teamwork and collaboration oriented with a commitment to excellence.
- Exceptional written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change and re-engineer processes.
- Organised, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to shift priorities.
- Capability to analyse information quickly and make informed decisions.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Advanced English, German or any other European language will be an advantage.

**About us**

We put our customers first and we love what we do

The Watches of Switzerland Group is the largest prestige luxury jewellers and timepieces specialist in the UK boasting over 140 collective stores. The retail portfolio comprises of brands including Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths. We have mono-brand boutiques in partnership with TAG Heuer, Omega and Breitling and a leading presence at Heathrow airport with representation in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 as well as Gatwick North Terminal.

The business began its exciting global expansion in 2017 with the acquisition of Mayors Jewelers - who have Stores across Florida and Georgia and a history dating back to 1910. Following on from this we have opened a Watches of Switzerland Store, Rolex, Breitling and Omega boutiques at the Wynn Resort in Las Vegas as well as a Watches of Switzerland Store in Soho, New York, the ground-breaking Hudson Yards Development in Manhattan and Boston.

**Rewards**

Here at The Watches of Switzerland Group, alongside a competitive salary our benefits also include profit related bonus and staff discount. We have internal training and development programmes to nurture you through your career and make the most of your talent. Opportunities are endless



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