Overview:
Our client, a well-established, global asset manager, is seeking a Payroll Specialist with global payroll experience. Our client’s payroll team, as part of the larger finance department, is responsible for managing and processing employee salaries across various regions, including the UK, South Africa, Canada, the USA, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
They ensure that all employees are paid accurately and on time, in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. As the payroll function is outsourced, their primary responsibility is to verify the accuracy of data sent to the provider and to thoroughly review payroll reports before approving payments on behalf of clients
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for collating and submitting payroll data to the relevant outsourced service providers
- Responsible for assisting in the preparation of the monthly payroll reconciliations and related administration processes for all global payrolls
- Responsible for ensuring that HC data is updated on the payroll systems regarding the employee life cycle
- Acting as point of contact for employee payroll queries
- Assisting with year-end audit processes (in conjunction with the outsourced payroll provider)
- Responsible for compiling monthly Headcount and Operations Reports
- Responsible for ensuring that all payroll taxes are settled with local authorities at the end of every month
- Responsible for the administration and co-ordination of year-end statutory requirements, e.g., tax filings and other processes
- Responsible for ensuring that administration regarding the termination of employees is done timeously
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in payroll processing and oversight gained from within a global
- Advanced Excel
- The ability to analyse large data
- A strong eye for detail
- Excellent organisational skills
- International payroll experience would be an advantage
Attributes:
- The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
- The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
- A strong belief in doing the right thing
- Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information
