Payroll Manager, EMEA

The Walt Disney Company

2mo ago

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Accounting & Tax
People, HR & Administration
London

AI generated summary

You must have a payroll management qualification and experience leading regional payroll teams for multi-national employers. Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll practices, regulations, and taxes required. Ability to drive change, handle confidential info, and develop policies.
You will oversee EMEA payroll operations, ensure compliance, resolve queries, manage relationships with vendors and internal partners, and support strategic initiatives for The Walt Disney Company.

Requirements

Payroll management qualification
Ideally leading a regional payroll team for a large multi-national employer
Strong knowledge of payroll practices, regulations and taxes across a broad spectrum of countries within EMEA
Ability to work independently, act with discretion, and appropriately handle confidential information
Demonstrate interest and knowledge of information systems
Ability to drive groundbreaking change and lead change management
Reviewing and developing payroll procedures and policies
Experience handling expenses and benefits and their relevant tax treatments

Responsibilities

Support EMEA Payrolls – for countries outside the UK – from a centralised Time & Payroll (T&P) HUB
Ensure Payroll Processing performed by the regional payroll vendor meets or exceeds the established Payroll SLA, controls and compliance standards
Manage and develop direct reports to support payroll operations and succession planning
Act as main point of contact for all EMEA payroll service issues in assigned countries /and support timely resolution efforts through vendor
Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on the published pay dates, thereby ensuring that the Company meets its contractual obligations
Coordinate and carefully handle relationships between third party payroll providers and Disney internal partners to ensure timely and accurate payroll process
Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the Company, local authorities and other recipients
Resolve all assigned payroll related queries from employees and legal entity business partners in a professional and timely manner, advancing further as necessary
Resolve legal entity concerns about the payroll process provided by the payroll provider
Coordinate required payments to third parties and ensure statutory deadlines are met
Support and provide appropriate cover for other peer Managers within the EMEA organisation
Coordinate and ensure payroll compliance in accordance with Audit SOX controls and procedures
Maintain relationships with internal business partners to ensure smooth and collaborative day to day business
Troubleshoot SAP technical issues at a high level (e.g., GL posting discrepancies, etc.); propose enhancements as appropriate to address improvement and efficiency opportunities
Operational Lead:
Lead all aspects of Stock Options/RSU and LTIC payments for local and country transfers
Support defining local technical and functional requirements as required
Facilitate payroll involvement with global and local initiatives when appropriate
Provide strategic support for ongoing operations
Support resolution for supplier service failures
Share standard methodologies/processes/systems across countries
Implementation Lead (Wider EMEA Specific):
Act as the primary vendor contact to support payroll governance
Establish a regional strategy for standard process supplier governance methodology
Implement standardised procedural and legal frameworks across EMEA region
Identify and manage appropriate relationships with key internal and external business partners and authorities/bodies for the benefit of the business
Provide advice and direction regarding payroll process, compliance, and standard methodology/processes
Facilitate collaboration between local payroll teams and other global functional teams to implement new programs/initiatives, resolve issues, share solutions

FAQs

What is the scope of responsibilities for the Payroll Manager, EMEA position?

The Payroll Manager, EMEA will be responsible for managing the payroll for 12-14 countries outside of the UK across various business lines within The Walt Disney Company, as well as overseeing a team of 5-6 Analysts on the EMEA Time and Payroll team.

How many countries will the Payroll Manager, EMEA be in charge of outside of the UK?

The Payroll Manager, EMEA will oversee payroll operations for 12-14 countries outside of the UK.

What is the team structure for the EMEA Time and Payroll team that the Payroll Manager will manage?

The Payroll Manager, EMEA will lead a team of 5-6 Analysts on the EMEA Time and Payroll team.

What is the level of interaction with business partners that the Payroll Manager, EMEA will have?

The Payroll Manager, EMEA will be responsible for managing diverse business partners across the various lines of business within The Walt Disney Company.

The Walt Disney Company

Entertainment & Media

Industry

10,001+

Employees

Mission & Purpose

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started! The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of… What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!