Global Payroll Operations Lead

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom ESP Global Services Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Lead to oversee the accurate and timely delivery of 24 global payrolls for approximately 600 employees. The successful candidate will manage a Payroll Specialist, collaborate with global payroll providers, and work closely with the People team, business leaders, and employees to ensure compliance with statutory regulations while resolving payroll queries.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a Payroll Specialist and collaborate with global payroll providers
  • Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and resolve payroll queries
  • Lead initiatives to streamline payroll operations, including proposing new processes and contributing to the implementation of a new HRM software platform
  • Process monthly pension and benefit submissions and reconciliations for all relevant countries
  • Act as a point of contact for all finance and employee queries relating to payroll and pension
  • Ensure all payroll payments and associated taxes are calculated and paid according to relevant deadlines
  • Regularly review and update employment cost calculators for each country to ensure all payroll costs are accurately captured
  • Ensure compliance with local labour laws and legal requirements, including tax and pay law changes
  • Provide Gender Pay Gap and EU Pay Directive reporting and other related reporting data as required
Requirements:
  • Proven global payroll experience, with UK being the highest volume
  • Experience of using ADP iHCM and managed service software
  • Prior experience of working with multiple payroll providers and timelines
  • Ability to use a broad range of payroll software and platforms, as well as strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Proficient in HRIS Systems and able to utilise data effectively
  • Proven global payroll capability and knowledge of outsourced global payroll providers
Benefits:
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • 4 x Basic Salary Life Assurance
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme with Employer contribution
  • PMI, including Dental cover, Physical and Mental Health cover, Online GP appointments, and Gym discounts
  • Salary Sacrifice Electronic Vehicle Scheme
  • Perkbox – access to a portal of high street discounts
  • Access to a wealth of free learning and development training

Our current working environment is 3 days per week office based at our Reading Headquarters and 2 days from home per week.



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