EMEA Recruitment is supporting a global life sciences organization in the recruitment of an experienced EMEA Payroll Supervisor to join its Payroll Finance Shared Services team based in Watford, UK.
This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant Payroll processing across 37 countries for over 8,000 employees, while also contributing to system implementations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities of the EMEA Payroll Supervisor:
Supervise and support daily Payroll operations in partnership with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance and accurate Payroll execution across multiple EMEA countries
Review and validate Payroll data, manage off-cycle payments, and resolve discrepancies with a focus on employee experience
Perform and oversee Payroll audits, year-end tax reporting, and ensure control documentation is maintained
Lead or support vendor implementation projects, driving operational improvements, automation, and standardization
Collaborate with HR Shared Services and other stakeholders to address escalated Payroll issues and ensure alignment with regulatory and internal requirements
Candidate requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and a relevant Payroll qualification or accreditation
4–5 years’ Payroll experience in a shared services or multinational environment, with supervisory or lead-level responsibilities
Proficiency with Payroll systems such as SAP, ADP GlobalView, SuccessFactors, ADP Celergo, and strong Excel skills
Fluent in English; fluency in another major European language (e.g. French, German, Spanish, Italian) is a plus
Strong analytical and communication skills, with a proactive, detail-focused, and employee-centric approach
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Hybrid working model offering flexibility between remote and office-based work
Comprehensive private healthcare and life insurance
Opportunities to lead impactful projects and process improvement initiatives
Collaborative, inclusive work culture with global exposure
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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