Interim Payroll Analyst (EMEA)

My client, a global media business based near HAMMERSMITH STATION is seeking an Interim_Payroll Analyst EMEA_to join this blue-chip organisation

THE ROLE

• Perform payroll processing activities in support of assigned EMEA countries.
• Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on established pay dates, thereby ensuring the company meets its obligations.
• Ensure company meets all statutory, payroll-related obligations, including the processing of legislative deductions/payments.
• Support special project efforts as required.
• Ensure all fixed and variable payroll-related data is incorporated into payroll vendor processes and systems
• Ensure payroll inputs are provided to the payroll vendor accurately, consistently
• Collaborate with representatives from third-party payroll provider and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate inputs to the payroll process
• Ensure all required historical data is maintained in accordance with local laws
• Process all tax-related input and ensure that all statutory and tax forms are processed accurately and timely
• Review and approve completeness and accuracy of vendor payroll calculation outputs
• Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the company, local authorities and other recipients; provide client ad hoc reporting support, as necessary
• Review, upload and approve banking files for salary and third-party statutory payments
• Review, approve and upload monthly payroll general ledger journal entry to SAP
• Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner, escalating as necessary
• Calculate manual / out-of-cycle payments where required
• Ensure payroll procedures are kept up to date; identify continuous improvements opportunities
• Support payroll audit activity and general projects, as required

THE IDEAL PERSON

• Experience with vendor supported payroll processes
• Proven experience reviewing and developing payroll procedures and policies
• Prior experience working as part of a multi-national company is a plus
• A team player with the ability to take initiative
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates resilience and determination
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivots and VLookups)
• Strong customer service focus