Senior Payroll Specialist-EMEAL

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Role & Responsibilities:

• Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate with upstream stakeholders (HR Operations, GSC team) and outsourced payroll partners (ADP, EY, and local vendors) for monthly payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries.
• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle, typically structured into four weekly phases:

• Week 1:

  Pre-payroll activitiesrollover of prior month files, clearing checklists, handling employee queries, and ad hoc requests.

• Weeks 2&3:

  Peak processingcompile Flexi files, validate data, send to vendors, review returned reports, and prepare compliance packs for manager approval.

• Week 4:

  Execute payments (net salary, statutory), complete month-end tasks, and share journals with downstream accounting teams.
• Ensure SOX compliance and accuracy through rigorous checks and documentation.
• Liaise with payroll providers for statutory filings and tax compliance.
• Address employee cases within SLA timelines and maintain exceptional service standards.
• Collaborate on global payroll initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Drive process improvements by leveraging metrics and suggesting efficiency enhancements.
• Provide basic accounting checks (e.g., journal balancing, GL validations) before handoff to finance.

• Additional Expectations

• Strong experience in end-to-end payroll processing (minimum 7 years), preferably across multiple EMEA countries.
• Familiarity with HCM and CRM tools (Workday, ServiceNow preferred; SAP, PeopleSoft acceptable).
• Exposure to Workday connectors (e.g., PECI PICOF) and SOX-compliant environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage complex payrolls independently and work at pace during peak cycles.
• Openness to continuous improvement and adaptability to evolving processes.