Job Summary:
The EMEA Payroll Manager will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries in the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. This role ensures compliance with local regulations manages payroll processes including expense reimbursements severance payments and new hire payroll setup and collaborates with HR Finance and thirdparty vendors. The position requires expertise in multicountry payroll management strong attention to detail and availability in the European time zone.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Processing & Compliance:
- Manage endtoend payroll processing for employees across multiple EMEA countries ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with local laws.
- Partner with thirdparty payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll and resolution of discrepancies.
- Stay up to date with local tax laws labor regulations and social security requirements in various EMEA countries.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations related to payroll processing.
- Perform monthly payroll reconciliations ensuring all payroll transactions align with financial records.
2. Expense Reimbursement Management:
- Oversee the review approval and processing of employee expense reimbursements ensuring compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
- Collaborate with Finance & Accounts Payable teams to ensure expense reports are processed accurately.
- Implement and maintain best practices for expense reporting tools (e.g. SAP Concur Workday Expenses).
- Address and resolve expense disputes or escalations from employees.
3. Severance Pay Administration:
- Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of severance packages in accordance with local labor laws.
- Collaborate with HR & Legal teams to ensure severance payments comply with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Handle final payroll processing for terminated employees including severance outstanding wages and benefits adjustments.
- Support financial planning for severance provisions and reporting.
4. New Hire Payroll Setup & Onboarding:
- Set up new employees in the payroll system and ensure all payrollrelated documentation is collected.
- Validate employment contracts tax documents and bank details before payroll submission.
- Work closely with the HR onboarding team to ensure new hires receive accurate firsttime payments.
- Ensure payroll tax codes social security and pension contributions are configured correctly for new employees.
5. Payroll System & Process Improvement:
- Lead payroll system implementations and enhancements for automation and efficiency.
- Identify areas for process improvement in payroll operations to reduce errors and enhance employee experience.
- Provide training and support to HR Finance and employees regarding payrollrelated queries.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance teams to integrate payroll with accounting and HR systems.
6. Reporting & Audit Support:
- Generate and analyze payroll reports reconciliations and tax filings using OTBI BIP or other reporting tools.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring proper documentation and compliance.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting payroll costs for different EMEA regions.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
5 years of experience in payroll processing within the EMEA region.
Strong knowledge of multicountry payroll regulations taxation and compliance.
Experience handling expense reimbursements severance pay and new hire payroll setup.
Handson experience with payroll software (e.g. ADP SAP Oracle Payroll Workday Ceridian).
Proficiency in payroll reconciliations reporting and payroll accounting.
Strong knowledge of HRIS and payroll integrations.
Ability to work in the European time zone and handle payroll across different time zones.
Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
Job Location:Chennai (Work From Office)
Shift Timings : 5.30 PM to 2.30 AM IST
Required Experience:
Manager