International Payroll Manager

Posted 29 September 2022
Salary £45000 - £60000 per annum
LocationManchester
Discipline Transactional & Part Qualified
ReferenceLS/36615/AM
Contact NameLinzie Strickland

Job description

International Payroll Manager

We are looking for an International Payroll Manager to join the Finance team of a hugely successful wealth management business. You will focus on managing the contracts with our outsourced payroll providers across the globe (UK, Europe and US), monitor and oversee Payroll providers KPI’s, SLA’s and performance to ensure smooth running of the payroll service for our employees – globally.

As International Payroll Manager you will work closely with HR and Finance and will identify and develop processes that will ensure the continuous improvement of payroll accuracy and customer satisfaction, as well as supporting the Finance and People Teams in payroll and benefits related queries, reporting and development.

We are seeking a driven, pro-active problem solver with vendor management experience to play a pivotal role in enabling and supporting the firm in its 2030 growth plan.

Job Description:
  • Take lead on any Payroll and Benefits related projects, to drive efficiency and growth, and enhance staff offerings – in line with the firms 10 year growth plans
  • Maintain day to day relationship and communications with outsourced payroll providers, to ensure compliance and action from all parties;
  • Act as ‘Payroll Gatekeeper’ and first point of contact for all pay queries from employees and outsourced payroll providers; i.e. autonomously deal with any queries that arise on the whole range of payroll-related issues or escalation
  • Collaborating with People team to maintain payroll related employee data; including new joiner documentation to ensure all relevant information is received and filed as necessary
  • Maintain Global payroll file; including salary and benefits paid to employees
  • Collate, calculate and review payroll updates each month to send on to outsourced payroll providers; including calculations for joiners, leavers, SSP, SMP, SPP and other salary deductions
  • Collate data for annual Benefits summary – to be presented to CFO and Managing Partners for consideration
  • Collate annual benefits data to be included in P11D and local equivalent reports
  • Generate expense reports of monthly benefits to be included in payroll#
  • Keep up to date and communicate any local employment tax changes HR and Finance teams to ensure compliance
  • Carry out all benefits administration for eligible employees, including access to various platforms used throughout the company – including health insurance, dental insurance and pensions
  • Providing administrative assistance to the Finance Team.
Person Specification:
  • Previous Payroll experience is essential
  • Experience of US or EMEA benefits and payroll would be a strong advantage
  • Must be trustworthy, reliable and discreet as the nature of information being dealt with is highly confidential and sensitive
  • Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintain attention to detail and accuracy