EMEA Payroll Specialist - The Advocate Group : Job Details

Role: EMEA Payroll Specialist (12 Month FTC)Location: Uxbridge, London Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to elevate your career in an exciting, fast-paced, and globally renowned organisation? A highly innovative and growing drinks company within the FMCG sector is searching for an EMEA Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is your opportunity to thrive in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and excellence drive everything we do.

The CompanyOur 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 European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region is at the forefront of their growth strategy, delivering exceptional results and creating opportunities for thier 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.

The RoleAs 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll, with at least 3 years in an international or EMEA-focused role.
• CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Outlook and Excel.
• An organised, proactive individual with exceptional attention to detail.
• A team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.

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!

We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.

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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