EMEA Payroll & Reporting Manager

1. Position Summary

The Payroll Manager EMEA will manage and oversee payroll operations across selected EMEA countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll delivery. The role focuses on payroll compliance, reporting, and supporting payroll teams and vendors across the region. The Payroll Manager will collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure streamlined processes, standardization, and alignment with local legislation and corporate policies.

2. Role & Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Compliance

• Manage payroll processes across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (taxes, social security, and country-specific payroll regulations).
• Support audits and contribute to the implementation of payroll controls and governance.
• Monitor legislative changes in payroll and update processes in collaboration with legal and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and country-specific data privacy regulations.

Team & Vendor Management

• Coordinate and support payroll administrators or vendors across different countries.
• Ensure strong collaboration with internal teams and external providers.
• Promote best practices and standardization across payroll operations.

Global Mobility Payroll

• Support payroll processes for internationally mobile employees.
• Partner with HR and global mobility teams to ensure correct reporting and compliance with international tax requirements.

Reporting & Analytics

• Support payroll reporting in alignment with finance objectives.
• Track KPIs and compliance metrics to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Work with HR systems teams to maintain accurate payroll-related data.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to the simplification and standardization of payroll processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in payroll operations.
• Support cross-functional projects impacting payroll (system upgrades, migrations, acquisitions).

3. Job Requirements

Experience

• Minimum of 4+ years payroll experience, preferably with multi-country exposure within EMEA.
• Proven understanding of payroll compliance, audits, and reporting.
• Previous experience coordinating with vendors or supporting small payroll teams.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of payroll systems and statutory regulations in EMEA countries.
• Familiarity with global mobility payroll is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP, Workday).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, and IT functions.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder management ability.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• Payroll certification is an advantage.