EMEAI Payroll Specialist

Description

Are you passionate about precision, compliance, and delivering exceptional payroll services across multiple countries? Join our team as an EMEAI Payroll Specialist, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for our diverse workforce.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the UK or Poland. 

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-country payroll activities and ensure timely, accurate data submission to our outsourced vendor
• Oversee payroll compliance with local laws and regulations across the EMEAI region
• Perform internal controls to safeguard financial data and employee privacy
• Act as the first point of escalation for payroll queries and resolve operational issues
• Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR, Global Payroll) and external partners
• Support payroll transition and implementation projects, including Time & Attendance systems
• Prepare year-end reporting and ensure compliance with tax and social security requirements
• Identify process improvements and drive continuous efficiency initiatives
• Provide accurate forecasts and reporting to support Finance and GSC functions

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Business Administration, HR, or equivalent experience
• Ideally educated to A-level or similar; NVQ in Business, Finance, or Administration
• Payroll certifications preferred (CPA, BF, or comparable)
• Additional European language skills (especially French) are a plus

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of EMEAI payroll practices and compliance
• Experience with multi-country payroll operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with payroll systems and controls; project experience is advantageous

What we can offer you...

• Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing
• Competitive compensation programme
• Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
• Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels
• Wellbeing, mental health, women & inclusion networks and support, and ID&E programmes that make a difference

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