ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
You will be a critical contributor to high-volume payroll processes. Working as part of the Finance team and in close partnership with Human Resources, you will provide a responsive service that supports the business, meets statutory, legal and contractual requirements and be involved in various projects as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inform and/or input manual changes into payroll on a monthly basis and all North American geographies within agreed timescales ensuring compliance with both statutory and legal requirements
- Responsible for the preparation of audits including internal and external auditors.
- Provide payroll and some benefits information/reports, in conjunction with HR, to support the wider Finance team.
- Ensure that up-to-date policies and procedures are in place for Payroll
- Pro-actively work with ADP to improve the use of the system to ensure this supports the work of payroll and the wider Finance team.
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with external agencies in the areas of payroll, ensuring up to date knowledge of their policies and processes.
- Work within the guidelines of GDPR to ensure filing and data retention are compliant
- Own and to be the expert of the end-to-end payroll processes (circa. 600+ employees).
- Perform all associated pension payments processes impacting monthly payroll
- Validate accuracy of monthly data input by colleagues (EARs/SuccessFactors)
- To process and advise on ad-hoc payments and any other off-cycle payments
- To perform all statutory (including MATB1) and contractual payments and compliance
- To analyze processes and internal reports and make corrections to internal applications
- Manage all payroll and associated pension queries coming through on the inbox
- Submit and manage queries via the ADP e-Service Portal
- Assist with queries relating to digital pay slip / P60s (available via ADP online / mobile app)
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- 5+ years of relevant experience leading a Payroll team with a focus on ADP Celargo
- Demonstrated ability to build and manage highly collaborative and effective team supporting multiple companies/business units, with a commitment to a culture of collaboration, performance, transparency, and integrity
- Adaptable to changing priorities while effectively managing multiple commitments, at times on tight deadlines.
- Outstanding people skills with proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships across an organization and ability to influence at all levels
- Respond to all payroll audit requests (internal and external auditors) and work closely with in-house Finance Department.
- Keep current on payroll laws and regulations and taxation and adjust processes to ensure compliance as necessary.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $85,000-$100,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience leading a Payroll team
- Proven experience in cultivating cross-collaborative working relationships
- Outstanding people skills
- Adaptable to changing priorities
- Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and taxation
Sotheby's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sotheby's and has not been reviewed or approved by Sotheby's.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and company-paid life insurance. Mental health benefits and disability coverage are also included as part of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) plan with company matching. Additional financial supports such as flexible spending accounts and an employee stock purchase plan are also referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off policies are characterized as generous, including paid time off, paid holidays, and sick days. Paid parental leave and family-related supports are also included in the overall offering.
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What We Do
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
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