Glasgow
Urgent
About Our Client
A leading financial services company.
Job Description
Manage relationships with local providers.
Collate and communicate monthly payroll instructions to vendors.
Reconcile payroll output from payroll vendors.
Delivery of net pay, 3rd party payments or payroll funding as required in each location.
Providing relevant reporting to compensation accounting team.
Ensure payroll benefits are reported correctly in each location in partnership with HR benefits department.
Deal with HR, employees, and vendor queries.
Accounting and reconciliation of payroll/GL data in each location.
Review current payroll processes and vendor services.
Standardize process across all payrolls:
Processing.
Payments.
Develop a standard payroll set-up procedure for the opening of a new office in either an existing or new location.
Additional payroll duties where requested.
Involvement in new office openings.
Maintaining an open dialogue with senior leadership raising awareness of all potential or actual issues as you become aware.
Playing an integral role in ensuring the control framework around all payroll responsibilities are adhered to.
Involvement in the production of key metrics to optimize resource usage and identify improvements.
Build and manage relationships with HR. This role acts as a dedicated payroll contact for the local office HR teams and employees with a requirement to provide a high level of technical/practical advice on Payroll administration matters to ensure statutory and firm compliance.
Dealing with employee related queries through a web based query tool within the given SLA agreements.
Control and report on overpayments.
Continually updating all process documentation to ensure all are up to date and available to test under our strict SOX control processes.
Involvement in testing system updates where applicable.
The Successful Applicant
Consistently maintains a high level of franchise protection.
Confidence to 'push back' when required.
A high level of stakeholder management and update is required.
Client skills:
Ability to form strong business partners across the firm, particularly HR & benefits.
Ability to handle employee queries professionally at all times.
Technical and Job skills:
Proven track record in a professional organization.
Proven vendor management experience.
Ability to analyze and improve processes.
Ability to control multiple deadlines.
Strong organizational ability.
Ability to set and work towards personal goals.
Advanced Excel knowledge essential.
Attention to detail.
EMEA payroll experience desirable.
Language skills would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
Competitive rate and great environment.
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