Payroll Manager - FTC

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Contract Type:  12-month fixed-term contract

Location: London, St Pauls

Work Pattern: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

Department: Human Resources

Reporting to: Head of Benefits and Payroll

Summary of our opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated International Payroll Manager to join our team. This role is critical in assisting with the management of our global payroll operations and projects.

You will be responsible for supporting the management of payroll processes across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy. Additionally, you will work closely with the payroll team on a global payroll consolidation project, which is an excellent opportunity to streamline and optimize our payroll operations on an international scale.

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Global Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and distribution across 19 jurisdictions.

• Proactively share specialist payroll advice within the HR team.

• Assist the Payroll Manager with all year end reporting – including P60s/ P11D/PSA and all other statutory requirements across the globe.

• Process monthly reconciliation reports required by the finance department and third-party auditors.

• Prepare and share data files of employee information to international 3rd party providers, where this is not already automated.

• Provider support to the wider team with payroll projects.

• Assist the Payroll Manager with processing the full lifecycle of employees (including leaver, joiner and transfer processes).

• Maintain high quality processes and propose efficiency improvements, where applicable.

• Complete payment Invoice reconciliation in a timely manner.

• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

• Collaborate with local HR and Finance teams to address any payroll-related queries.

• Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

You will have demonstrable experience of: 

• Excellent experience in payroll management, with a focus on international payroll.

• Strong knowledge of international payroll laws and regulations.

• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Strong operational knowledge of payroll and related benefit policies

Advantageous, not critical:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification.

• Experience with Workday or similar Human Resource systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail

• Strong communication skills (written and spoken English - fluent)

• Determined and enjoys overcoming operational challenges with a solution-focused attitude.

• Well-organised and great time management skills

• Analytical and Conscientious

• Discreet and professional

• High level of accountability and responsibility

• Creative problem solving

• Reliable

• Positive attitude and good teamwork skills with an ability to lead by example and support the development of team members.

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.

• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.

• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

ICG will provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No employee will be discriminated against in hiring or employment because of race, colour, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ancestry, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.