Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end payroll operations across EMEA, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage, coach, and develop the EMEA payroll team, creating clear accountability and strong service standards.
• Oversee payroll processing through Workday and external payroll providers, including quarter-end and year-end activities.
• Maintain effective payroll governance, policies, processes, internal controls, and compliance with SOX, tax, audit, and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide expertise on complex payroll matters, including stock option taxation, payroll exceptions, and country-specific requirements.
• Partner with HR, Finance, business leaders, and payroll vendors to resolve issues and maintain operational alignment.
• Deliver recurring payroll reporting, ad hoc analysis, audit documentation, and controls testing support.
• Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and continuously improve payroll processes across the region.