EMEA Payroll Manager For GER, NL, ESP

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional People Director, you will responsible for overseeing payroll operations across multiple countries in the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, compliance with local tax laws, and timely payroll processing. This role requires leadership, expertise in payroll systems, and knowledge of international payroll regulations. The EMEA Payroll Manager will collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to drive process improvements and ensure a seamless payroll experience for employees.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Payroll Operations & Compliance:
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, social security, and labor regulations across different jurisdictions.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, audits, and month-end reporting in coordination with Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations concerning payroll records.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, ensuring service quality and contract compliance.
• Act as the key liaison between HR, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams for payroll-related matters.
• Provide payroll expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, resolving payroll-related queries.
• Process Improvement & System Optimization:
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
• Work closely with HR teams to optimize the process
• Drive automation initiatives and standardize payroll processes across EMEA countries.
• Reporting & Compliance Audits:
• Ensure accurate reporting of payroll costs for budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and submit required statutory filings and reports in line with country-specific regulations.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring payroll compliance and financial integrity.
• Employee Support & Payroll Issue Resolution:
• Address payroll-related concerns from employees and provide resolution in a timely manner.
• Ensure a seamless employee experience by maintaining payroll accuracy and consistency.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years max of experience overall in payroll
• Minimum 3 years of hands on experience in EMEA payroll - focus on Denmark, Netherlands, Germany Sweden and Spain .
• Should be well versed in payroll and benefits legislation for at least 2 of the above countries.
• Requires experience working across at least 2 of these country payroll
• Experience of working with 3rd party payroll service providers
• Should be able to be point of liaison between employees and the payroll service provider .
• Process Improvement - You seek and implement solutions to streamline and automate processes.
• Team Collaboration - You'll be great at collaborating with team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.
• Adaptability - You're good at adapting strategies and plans to navigate unforeseen circumstances.
• Problem Solving - When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely with flexible working hours including afternoon - evening shift 12 pm to 9 pm or 1pm to 10 pm including lunch break.

📈 Growth, Your Way: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

🏦 Jellyfish contributes to your retiral benefits via Provident Fund (PF) contribution

Jellyfish provides best in class group medical insurance & life insurance cover to employees

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