Role: EMEA Payroll Specialist (12 Month FTC)&##127757; A highly innovative and growing drinks company within the FMCG sector is searching for an EMEA Payroll Specialist to join their team for a 12-month FTC. Our client is a globally recognised powerhouse in the consumer goods industry, offering a portfolio of market-leading brands sold in over 140 countries. Their energetic and bold culture thrives on creativity and ambition, making them a go-to destination for top talent. Our clients in European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) regions are at the forefront of their growth strategy, delivering exceptional results and creating opportunities for their teams to shine. This role offers an opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth execution of payroll for 38 countries within the EMEA region.
As the EMEA Payroll Specialist, you’ll take ownership of payroll processes across this expanding organisation. You’ll work closely with payroll service providers and internal teams to ensure seamless payroll operations across multiple countries, contributing to the success of their employees and the organisation as a whole.
Coordinate and prepare payroll input for external payroll bureaus.
Review and approve payroll outputs to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Manage multi-currency payroll funding and raise accurate international payments.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely tax, social security, and employee payments.
Maintain payroll records and implement robust filing systems.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries across the EMEA region.
Oversee and uphold service level agreements (SLAs) with payroll providers.
Stay ahead of regulatory changes across multiple countries and ensure full compliance.
Experience in payroll, with experience in international or EMEA-focused environments.
Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a high-performing FMCG brand and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you!
&##The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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