Global Payroll Manager

The Company

Founded in 2009, Cubic Telecom has grown to become one of the leading providers of connectivity solutions and analytics services that help vehicle and IoT device manufacturers manage and grow revenue streams. Fast paced, smart, ambitious, and continually seeking new, ideas. That’s us, is it you? At Cubic you will find an environment filled with energy and collaboration, where we set out every day to improve not just the world, but ourselves and each other. As part of our dynamic growth and recent acquisition by SoftBank Corp, which now owns a 51% stake in our company, we are expanding our finance team to support and sustain our strategic objectives and integration processes.

Job Summary

As a Global Payroll Manager at Cubic Telecom, you will oversee and manage payroll operations across multiple countries and regions. Your primary focus will be ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, maintaining payroll data integrity, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll regulations, excellent leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to navigate complex payroll scenarios across different jurisdictions. The Global Payroll Manager will work closely with the Head of Controlling and Reporting to ensure financial processes are efficient, accurate, and timely.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of payroll for employees, DRCs or similar across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate with external payroll providers globally to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing. Responsible for integration of payrolls from new regions.
• Develop and implement global payroll policies and procedures to streamline processes and ensure best practices.
• Liaise with The People Team and Finance teams to ensure seamless integration of payroll with other systems such as benefits, taxes, and accounting.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global payroll regulations and changes that may affect the company's payroll operations.
• Ability to handle complex payroll scenarios, such as expatriate payroll and cross-border payments.
• Prepare and review payroll-related reports for management, including monthly payroll reconciliations and variance analyses.
• Respond to employee inquiries and issues related to payroll, providing excellent customer service and resolving matters in a timely manner.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of all payroll and employee data.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team (currently one other), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Collaborate with auditors during financial audits and provide support for payroll-related queries.
• Payroll modernisation and innovation. Looking at tools for forecasting and integration with the ERP and other HR tools.
• Working with the FP&A team on budgeting and forecasting of payroll. Assisting with reporting for BPM or other management needs.
• Responsible for reconciliation of all payroll related accounts including pension, bike to work, BIK and tax savers etc.
• Responsibility for maintaining all payroll related record in Netsuite.
• Assisting in the implementation of gender pay gap reporting, ESG reporting, diversity reporting and any other similar reporting requirements when needed.
• Support to finance for preparation of information for R&D tax claims.

• Proven experience as an International Payroll Manager or similar role, with a focus on managing payroll operations across multiple countries and regions.
• Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefits regulations in different countries.
• Experience working with international payroll service providers and managing relationships with external vendors.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Excel.

• 25 days annual leave + 2 company days
• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• ESOP
• Tax saver scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Sports and social activities
• Great annual office outings (Summer BBQ, Christmas party, charity runs)
• Bits & Bobs days (Half day every quarter to get your Bits & Bobs done)
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Cubic Telecom is an equal opportunities employer and committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.