Handle Recruitment
Interim EMEA Payroll Analyst
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Handle Recruitment are currently working with a global media and entertainment brand who are looking for an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist with good knowledge of SAP, to join a busy Shared Accounting Services team and support multiple EMEA payrolls.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong multi-country payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate multiple EMEA payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Liaise with third-party payroll providers and internal stakeholders
- Manage payroll inputs including starters, leavers, variable pay and tax-related changes
- Review payroll outputs, variance reports and statutory submissions
- Support payroll journals, reconciliations and reporting
- Handle employee and stakeholder queries professionally and efficiently
- Perform manual and out-of-cycle payroll calculations where required
- Maintain payroll procedures and identify opportunities for process improvement
- Support audits, projects and wider payroll activities
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About you
- Proven experience coordinating 3+ EMEA payrolls, including UK payroll - essential
- Experience working with multiple payroll providers and legal entities
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and numerical skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Experience with Workday or similar HR/payroll systems is desirable
- Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Payroll qualification is desirable but not essential
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