Overview

The Regional Payroll Controller reports to The Director of Finance Operations and is responsible for the accounting, and oversight of transactions processing for the Regional Payroll function, utilising a team of payroll administrators. This includes managing the processing of payments and maintenance of records for all SDL operating Countries within the Region, ensuring adherence to statutory compliance and the consistency of the standardised payroll policies & procedures, as defined by Global operating model and applying/supporting the requisite accounting controls and processes, develop and provide analyses and reports.

The overarching measurement of success (KPI) is that all payrolls are delivered effectively, accurately on time to an exemplary/high standard.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, collate and validate data received from various sources and upload it on Payroll/Pension system, analyse data, respond to the payroll operations queries and ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations

 Responsibilities

• To ensure that disbursement of all payroll remittances, payroll taxes and employee benefits, are delivered accurately and on time, confirming that adequate checks have been conducted
• Manage the interaction and coordination of Pension enrolment, contributions/deductions
• Supervise and improve payroll operations as well as contribute to local/global projects defining global payroll processes too properly pay, report and record compensation and related costs.
• In association with the Global Business Process Outsourcing Partner monitor, evaluate, manage changing legal, tax and regulatory demands and their effects on processes and procedures
• Manages a team of Payroll administrators, Provide feedback, coach and conduct continuous performance assessment
• Review and audit payroll prepared by staff and third party providers to ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax requirements, statutory regulations,
• Coordinate with Co-Sec to  manage and report on:
  • Long-term incentive (LTI) plans
  • Share Save Schemes

In coordination with Tax, Legal, Human Resources, and Managed Service Providers

• Partner with HR Business Partners to deliver an  excellent Employee Experience
• Ensure a timely response to employee queries
• Liaise with the relevant statutory taxation authorities
• Lead and initiate purposeful relationships across functions and teams to encourage partnership working

Team Focus

• Prioritisation of own workload on a day to day basis
• Participation in team meetings
• Submitting any relevant information that can be discussed at team briefs
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations
• Team player who demonstrates commitment through clear and timely communication

 

Competencies

• Proven numeric skills, a background in payroll is essential
  • Good numeric competency in data entry, data conversion and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel including the utilisation of V lookups and pivot tables.
  • Must be able to manipulate and upload large amount of data on excel received from various sources with high accuracy
  • Ability to communicate complex numerical information effectively at all levels.
  • Problem solving skills
• Processing knowledge for multiple countries payroll.
• Confident in processing of payroll from start to finish.
• Confident in Pension Admin and compliance.
• Hands-on, strong functional knowledge and a minimum of 5 years payroll operation experience.
• Strong vendor management and project management skills.
• Clear and logical thinking under pressure and the ability to work independently and deliver strong results.
• To be able to travel on as and when required basis.
• Experience of using various payroll/Pension systems and ability to adapt and learn new systems.
• Proven track record of delivering services in a continually improving shared service environment.
• Strong influence and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Highly organised
• Pro-active approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Competent oral and written communication skills, with ability to evaluate queries and advise in a timely and professional manner
• A high level of personal drive and self-motivation with an ability to work under own initiative
• A willingness to learn new tasks and be flexible
• Customer-focused with a service-orientated approach
• Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to work demands within the company
• Ability to balance priorities to achieve results
• A confident team player
• Other duties as assigned

 

Key Experience Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Group/Global Payroll Manager.
• Previous Team Management
• CIPP qualified or Significant Work Experience and Technical Competency ​
• Experience working with Business Process Outsourcing Service Providers:
• Experience of continuous improvement;
• Knowledge of multiple payroll systems