Analyst, Global Payroll

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst serves as a key subject matter expert for payroll operations across the APAC and EMEA regions with responsibility for supporting the delivery oversight and continuous improvement of complex multi-jurisdictional payroll processes. This role partners closely with Payroll Analysts in the UK and Tokyo as part of the broader Global Payroll team while also liaising with key stakeholders in the Americas. Based within the EMEA Finance and Administration team in London the position operates at the intersection of Finance Administration Human Resources and other global business functions requiring strong collaboration sound judgment and a high degree of professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end delivery and oversight of payroll operations across APAC and EMEA (Australia China Hong Kong Japan Singapore the United Kingdom France Italy Spain Switzerland Luxembourg and Germany) ensuring accurate timely and controlled execution across multiple payroll cycles and jurisdictions.

• Provide review and quality oversight of payroll inputs and outputs including salary changes bonuses statutory deductions benefits pensions salary sacrifice arrangements leave-related payments and off-cycle transactions to maintain a high standard of payroll accuracy and integrity.

• Own and coordinate daily monthly quarterly and year-end payroll activities ensuring all deadlines reporting requirements reconciliations and control procedures are completed in accordance with internal governance standards and local statutory obligations.

• Serve as a trusted partner to Human Resources Benefits Finance Global Accounting Treasury Tax Global Mobility and other internal stakeholders ensuring timely employee data changes effective payroll funding coordination and informed resolution of payroll-related matters.

• Maintain strong governance over payroll compliance across APAC and EMEA monitoring legislative developments interpreting regulatory requirements and applying appropriate controls to support adherence to local tax labor and statutory reporting obligations.

• Oversee relationships with external payroll service providers and other third parties driving service quality accountability and compliance with agreed standards while coordinating support for audits regulatory reviews and tax authority inquiries as required.

• Maintain payroll systems records and key Workday configurations including taxes earnings deductions and general ledger mapping to support operational accuracy strong controls and appropriate financial reporting outcomes.

• Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payroll journals account reconciliations and cash forecasting requirements helping to ensure payroll funding is executed accurately efficiently and within required timeframes.

• Contribute to global payroll continuity and resilience by providing cross-regional support acting as back-up for EMEA payroll activities and partnering with global colleagues to facilitate the smooth transition of expatriate payrolls for employees commencing or concluding assignments.

• Proactively identify process risks control gaps and opportunities for improvement escalating issues appropriately and contributing to solutions automation initiatives and process enhancements that strengthen payroll accuracy efficiency compliance and employee experience.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills a high standard of accuracy and professionalism and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. They will be comfortable working independently when required while partnering professionally with stakeholders at all levels. Key qualifications include:

• Five to seven years of payroll experience.

• A bachelors degree is preferred.

• Hands-on payroll processing experience preferably across multiple countries.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with payroll systems and related tools Workday is preferable.

• Strong service orientation and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Comfort working in an environment with seasonal peaks and year-end deliverables.

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