Lead Payroll Analyst (EMEA)

The Role You’ll Play

As our Lead Payroll Analyst (Global/Regional – EMEA), you’ll play a lead role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries in the EMEA region. As a regional payroll expert, you’ll partner with internal teams and external providers, resolve complex payroll matters, mentor team members, and help strengthen and standardize our global payroll operations.

Process payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery in accordance with global standard operating procedures

Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations and compliance with local and international standards

Review and audit global payroll output reports and bank files, coordinating with Payroll Accounting to ensure the timely transfer of net payments and statutory tax and benefit payments

Advise, collaborate, and provide support on payroll, statutory, and social audits

Support internal audits to ensure proper documentation and controls are in place

Serve as the primary point of contact for regional payroll issues and escalations, involving the Manager and/or Director as needed for support

Review and implement country-specific compliance changes related to payroll taxation and reporting with Manager oversight

Reconcile and audit payroll output reports, including funding invoices, statutory tax, and compliance reporting

Provide support and mentorship to team member specialists as a regional payroll expert

Collaborate with Payroll Accounting on general ledger entries and inquiries

Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency

Participate in payroll transformations, system implementations, and global projects

Standardize global payroll processes while accommodating regional requirements and nuances

Experience You Bring

7+ years of payroll experience, with multi-country payroll expertise across the EMEA region

In-depth knowledge of regional payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements within the assigned region, EMEA, along with the ability to operate within a global payroll framework

Strong understanding of regional fringe and benefit-in-kind reporting requirements

Experience working with third-party payroll platforms, such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or Ceridian, as well as in-country partners

7+ years of experience in statutory audits, tax filings, and pension compliance

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to manage complex reconciliations

Ability to work independently and manage employee and internal stakeholder inquiries with a solutions-oriented mindset

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including exceptional Excel experience with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis