Regional Payroll and Benefits Specialist (EMEA & APAC)

We are seeking a Regional Payroll & Benefits Specialist (EMEA & APAC) to join our Global Payroll team. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly motivated professional to become part of a growing international team whose responsibilities extend beyond traditional payroll administration.

The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll and benefits experience combined with the flexibility and commercial mindset required to operate in a fast-paced global addition to supporting UK payroll you will manage payroll operations across several international locations with a particular focus on Spain Germany the UAE Saudi Arabia India and Singapore.

Working closely with Finance Human Resources external payroll providers and other stakeholders you will help ensure accurate compliant and timely payroll delivery while contributing to process improvements and broader global payroll initiatives.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership builds strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively across teams and addition to strong technical skills the successful candidate will contribute to a positive collaborative and social team culture. While the role can be performed remotely London-based candidates who are interested in a hybrid working model are strongly preferred as we value in-person collaboration and the role individuals play in fostering a vibrant team environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll records and process payroll changes accurately and on time including new hires terminations salary changes benefits garnishments taxes and other deductions.
• Manage and administer end-to-end payroll processes across multiple countries within the EMEA and APAC regions including payroll inputs approvals processing reporting and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate compliant and timely payroll delivery.
• Prepare and distribute regular payroll reports to Finance HR and other business stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation company policies and internal controls across all supported jurisdictions.
• Support payroll-related audits reconciliations process improvements and special projects as needed.
• Produce ad hoc reports and analyses to support business and operational requirements.
• Supports day-to-day administration of regional benefits.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience managing UK payroll including payroll legislation tax pensions and benefits administration.
• Experience processing multi-country payroll across EMEA working with external payroll providers.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance controls and best practices.
• Experience managing payroll changes including hires terminations salary changes and deductions.
• Strong analytical reporting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting day-to-day administration of regional benefits.

Preferred

• Professional payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent.
• Experience supporting payroll in Spain Germany UAE Saudi Arabia India and/or Singapore.
• Experience within a multinational or high-growth organization.
• Experience with payroll process improvements automation or system implementations.
• London-based or willing to work in a hybrid environment.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Flexible Time Off Policy
• Global Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time