Payroll Specialist

Akeneo is the Product Experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM), creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere.
We're all about experience - from the best-in-class product we build to the inspiring environment we create for our employees. You'll grow in a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise will make an impact from day one. Our flexible work model empowers you to thrive, balancing professional success with personal fulfillment. At Akeneo, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values open communication, shared successes, and meaningful relationships.
Learn more about our culture and values via our Career page .
Job description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Specialist to join our Payroll team and report to our VP, Finance. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll across our numerous Global locations, ensuring compliance with local laws, supporting the month-end close process, assisting with implementing best-in-class procedures, as well as drive process improvements and transformation to scale the back office function to meet the fast-paced growth of the organisation.
This individual will be dynamic, detail oriented, and capable of collaborating across our HR, Payroll and Finance functions, our outsourced payroll partners, as well as working independently. They will help deliver structure, automation and strength to the payroll function.
Job Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day Payroll processing for monthly global payroll, compliance with local regulations and company policies. Coordinate with external payroll providers for accurate and timely execution. Control payroll reports and reconciliations, resolving discrepancies. Stay updated on payroll law changes across all countries.
• Resolve complex payroll processing & employee payroll issues to ensure smooth payroll processing.
• Develop and maintain a consolidated pay calendar for all countries, ensuring adherence to deadlines and compliance.
• Create scalable infrastructure and consistency for International payroll processes and reporting through automation
• Serve as the primary point of contact between payroll, Talent Acquisition, and Accounting.
• Support Monthly and Quarterly close by reconciling international payroll accounts.
• Have a sound knowledge of international benefits and how they impact payrol
• Ensure strict confidentiality of payroll information and adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR). Implement robust data security measures.
• Any other tasks as assigned or required for the role

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of managing complex, global payrolls
• Understand multi-jurisdiction payroll and tax withholding compliance obligations
• Comfortable ensuring service levels are met whilst maintaining strong relationships and an accurate payroll function
• Strong ability to prioritize and organize work effectively
• Ability to collaborate & communicate effectively with internal partners on issues and provide recommendations
• Possess excellent attention to detail; excellent analytical, and reconciliation skills
• Advanced PC skills, specifically Excel spreadsheets, downloading, importing and exporting files and google suite.
• Experience working with Payroll platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Strong problem solver, possessing the ability to see how the different pieces of the puzzle fit together
• Ability to troubleshoot any issues that arise with the systems or data
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Office parties, team offsites
Top-notch 8-week onboarding program for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for smooth integration into the company
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance.
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).
26 weeks paid maternity leave (30 days paid leave if you are the second parent).
Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave.
25 days holiday per calendar year in addition to UK Public Holidays.
️ Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
A £450 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events.
A £1,000 learning budget per employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
An £80/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling if eligible.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with one of our Talent Partners, where you'll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager Glenn Croome (VP of Finance). This 45-60 minute interview will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with your future colleagues and stakeholders.
• Sign your offer!

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you're not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don't hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!