Payroll Specialist / Payroll Manager - Europe and Africa

As our Payroll Specialist / Payroll Manager - Europe and Africa, you will be required to: 

Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing across the UK, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia.
• Review and prepare multi-country payrolls for salaried and hourly employees in accordance with local legislation and company policies.
• Support the Payroll Manager with broader global payroll operations and process improvements.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll execution, validations, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, and payroll system integrity.

UK Payroll Compliance

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance Contributions (NIC), student loan deductions, and statutory payments.
• Support year-end payroll activities including P60s, P11Ds, P45s, and payroll reconciliations.
• Liaise with HMRC and external payroll providers as required.

EMEA Payroll & Compliance

• Support payroll activities across Germany and African countries, ensuring compliance with country-specific payroll regulations.
• Manage statutory deductions, social security contributions, pension schemes, and local tax requirements.
• Partner with local vendors, payroll providers, tax authorities, and HR teams to ensure compliance and timely submissions.
• Maintain awareness of legislative changes impacting payroll operations across the EMEA region.

Employee & Stakeholder Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries.
• Assist employees with questions related to pay, deductions, taxes, benefits, and timekeeping.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Country Managers to resolve payroll issues and ensure data accuracy.
• Support payroll audits, finance reconciliations, and special projects as required.

Systems & Reporting

• Maintain and audit payroll systems, employee records, and time and attendance data.
• Perform payroll reporting, data analysis, and reconciliations.
• Utilize Excel and payroll systems to identify discrepancies and support decision-making.

To apply for this role, you should possess the following skills, experience and qualifications: 

• 3 to 6 years of payroll experience within a multinational organization.
• Proven experience processing payroll in the United Kingdom, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll operations in Germany and South Africa.
• Working knowledge of country-specific payroll tax, statutory, and employment regulations.
• Experience coordinating with external payroll providers and vendors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines across different countries and time zones.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

If this role excites you, please take a moment to complete the questionnaire below and attach your current resume. We look forward to your prompt response.