International Payroll Lead

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

About the Role

Here at Howden Group Holdings, and reporting to the Head of Global Payroll, you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the International Payroll Department and its processes and procedures. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated Payroll team, comprising of two team members, ensuring the accuracy and the timely processing of International Payroll and managing our third-party payroll provider to ensure the accurate and timely processing of our international payrolls.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee and lead end-to-end payroll operations for multiple countries and regions.
• Lead and motivate a small payroll team.
• Strong experience of third party vendors.
• Preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly payroll submissions in conjunction with the external payroll provider, ensuring the accurate processing of international payrolls.
• Payroll processing through third party vendor (Cloudpay) in 20+ countries.
• Ensure service levels are met whilst maintaining strong relationships and an accurate payroll function.
• Ensure Payroll compliance at all times and work with third parties to ensure compliance is delivered for international payrolls.
• Process 3rd party payments to local government accurate and in time.
• Manage third party payroll providers and work with benefits partners to ensure accurate management of all benefits that are managed through international payroll
• Responsible for the on-going review of international payroll processes, reviewing payroll controls and compliance through to implementing new efficiencies/payrolls and streamlining process.
• Develop a framework for international payroll management to ensure improved delivery standards can be met for any new future payroll set ups.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Provide training to team members, assist in monitoring workloads and high standards of work, quality and organisational performance is achieved
• Deal with international payroll queries from clients and providers.
• Keep up to date with regulations/legislation that are relevant and action where necessary working closely with the senior management team.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A strong and effective leader, with excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to plan and organise, whilst ensuring that key targets are consistently delivered, and statutory obligations are met
• Good reconciliation and analytical skills
• Must have experience in Workday Payroll
• Ability to function as a team player, managing own priorities and communicating conflicting demands in a timely and appropriate manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable experience of international payroll processing

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Permanent