Lead Senior Payroll Specialist

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Senior Payroll Lead

At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.

If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.

Join us as a Senior Payroll Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman Global Payroll team is currently recruiting a Lead Senior Payroll Specialist reporting into the VP & Global Head of EU Payroll (Europe). This role is responsible for managing payroll activities and working directly with our out-sourced payroll provider to timely and accurately pay our workforce across multiple key locations. This is including but not restricted to, Poland, Luxembourg, Ireland (Dublin), United Kingdom (London), Switzerland (Zurich). . This position processes and verifies the accuracy of all payment processing, as well as tax filings. The leader hired for this role will also assist in researching assessments received from third party vendors and verifying items have been processed accurately in the payroll including garnishments. In addition, this person will be expected to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across payroll and some aspects of general HR operations.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

Payroll Processing and Verification:

• Calculate and verify payroll information for both salaried and hourly BBH (permanent, temporary and intern) employees in Krakow, Dublin, London and Zurich

• Preparation of draft reports for the correct processing of payroll inputs

• Prepare standard withholdings and deductions from gross pay amounts. Audit paychecks, benefits adjustments, special bonus awards and commissions and ensure they are accurately processed

• Complete Quarterly and Annual payroll tasks Balance payroll records and approve tax payments, as required

Collaborate with appointed third-party vendor to ensure accurate payroll for all BBH employees Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting:

• Perform payroll reconciliation, including pension payments

• Resolve monthly payroll errors Complete regulatory reports as needed

• Conduct analyses and prepare reports as required

• Perform month end reporting procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and regulations

• Support year-end reconciliation processes

Other:

• Identify and drive continuous improvements in payroll

• Help educate employee base on their payroll, provide employee support as needed

• Support key payroll initiatives

Qualifications:

• Experience processing payroll in any or all BBH EU locations (experience with Poland, Zurich, London, and Dublin) )

• Experience coaching and leading others, and guiding junior team members

• Experience with both in-house and outsourced payroll models a plus

•  Exceptional organization, planning, and communication skills - detail oriented

• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to identify and drive continuous process improvements

• Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines

• Ability to work both independently and collaborate in a team environment

• Experience with payroll and HR systems especially Workday HCM

• Knowledge of relevant payroll taxes and legislation a plus

• Knowledge of London & Dublin pension rules a plus

• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity

• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and systems interfaces

• Experience in the financial services industry is desirable but not required

• Fluent in English & Polish

• Minimum bachelor’s degree is a mandatory

What we offer:

• 2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service

• Private medical care for you and your family

• Life Insurance

• Hybrid Working Opportunities

• Professional trainings and qualification support

• Thrive Wellbeing Program

• Online benefit platform

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

What You Can Expect At BBH:

If you join BBH you will a find collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can. You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm. We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind. Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage. Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.