Senior Manager , Payroll Operations - EMEA

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Okta is seeking a top tier candidate for a Senior International Payroll Operations Manager. We are seeking a self-motivated, system savvy, team player with experience working in a fast-paced environment. This position will manage all aspects of EMEA international payroll processing operations, overseeing a team of approximately (5) direct reports and growing.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the oversight of end-to-end payroll processing and reporting for the assigned international countries with approximately 850 employees and growing – currently Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. 
• Process commission/bonus/retro and special payments.
• Prepare and process equity transactions, including ESPP contributions.
• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of high-volume payroll data entry.
• Process employment changes in relation to payroll, liaising with HR and Benefits business partners to ensure that all employees are paid in line with their employment contract.
• Researching and resolving any data issues, missing information, and facilitating the communication between HR and the employee.
• Liaise with external payroll providers to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to final submission for HR and Finance sign off.
• Prepare month end reconciliations for all payroll and equity transactions including compilation of journals.
• Manage UK Company Pension scheme in line with auto enrollment legislative requirements. 
• Assist with Year End reporting for all international countries.
• Responding quickly and accurately, with professionally composed emails, to internal employee payroll and compensation inquiries via payroll ServiceNow tickets.
• Payroll vendor management for assigned countries.
• Performs audits of payroll detail for accuracy to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and internal policy and procedures.
• Organize, secure and maintain all files, records in accordance with policies and procedures archive and retains employee payroll records and files as required by law.
• Assist in Ad hoc projects when required.

What you bring:

• 7+ years’ experience of preparing, coordinating and overseeing multiple payrolls in the EMEA region. 
• 3+ years’ experience in people management, including performance and mentorship. 
• Thorough knowledge of regional tax & labor employment laws related to withholding and pay calculations. Ensures that payroll operations & policies are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. 
• Ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve and standardize global payroll processes, policies and systems to ensure efficiency and compliance through data analysis, reporting, budget, cost control and vendor management. 
• Thorough knowledge of payroll accounting practices and principles. 
• Strong people management skills with ability to lead and manage a global payroll team, providing guidance, support and development opportunities. 
• Experience in management of incoming escalations from employees, multiple tax agencies and vendors concerning payroll processing.
• Strong proficiency with payroll vendor(s) processing application and tax software. Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience of preparing and processing equity transactions, including ESPP is a plus. 
• Experience using ADP Celergo and Workday HCM, Timekeeping & Time-Off modules a plus. 
• Strong payroll systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, strong communication and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional and energetic self-starter who uses initiative and is able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Payroll certification preferred.

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