Payroll Team Lead EMEA

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The Payroll Team Lead will be responsible to oversee the payroll processing for several countries in EMEA, collaborate with the payroll vendor/s and direct the work of the team members supporting these particular countries. 

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Payroll service delivery management (70% )

• Ensures timely and accurate data submission to the payroll vendor/s, according to the agreed process and timeline

• Plans and assigns the activities according to the payroll calendars, ensuring proper resource utilization 

• Monitors the case volumes and other case related metrics and SLAs, for the Iron Mountain team and for the vendor. 

• Drives high customer satisfaction

• Service delivery excellence: constantly reviews the existing processes and procedures, identifies gaps and improvements and makes recommendations for changes 

• Ensures payroll controls are in place, up to date, and followed through by the team

• Makes sure that all processes are documented and reviewed regularly 

• Closely supervises activities related to the UK payroll processing in particular

Team Management (15%)

• Manages day to day activities for a subset of the team, including monitoring workflows, team assignments and processing deadlines

• Orgnaises the work in such a way that there is a proper backup structure and plans in place 

• Monitors performance against goals

• Provides timely feedback to the team members, takes corrective steps where needed

• Leads with empathy and by example, ensuring high employee engagement and morale

Escalation Management (10%) 

• Serves as first point of escalation in case of payroll related issues for the supported countries 

• Manages employee, business and vendor escalations for the supported markets 

Vendor Management (5%)

• Supports the EMEA Payroll Manager in the activities related to vendor management - monitoring of the vendor performance, services reviews etc. 

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in Payroll, Finance or HR Operations with cross country exposure

• Good level of understanding of UK payroll 

• 1-2 years experience in leading teams and/or projects 

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Payroll operations (in-house or vendor side)

• Strong background in working with HRIS, preferably Workday, as well as case management tools, ideally ServiceNow.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build strong partnerships with key stakeholder groups

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations that require sound decision making 

• Strong analysis, problem solving, proactive root cause analysis, customer interfacing, conflict resolution skills and Continuous improvement mindset 

Discover what awaits you:

• Discover Limitless Possibilities: Embark on an exciting journey with Iron Mountain, a global organization that embraces transformation and innovation.

• Empowering Inclusion: Join a supportive environment where everyone's voice is heard, opinions are valued, and feedback is encouraged, fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.

• Global Connectivity: Connect with 26,000+ talented individuals from 59 countries, opening doors to diverse cultures and fostering global learning opportunities.

• Championing Individuality: Be part of a winning team that celebrates diversity and encourages individual differences to drive greatness.

• Competitive Total Rewards: supporting your career at Iron Mountain, family, personal wellness, and wellbeing. (Local benefits may vary based on country-specific policies.)

• Embrace Flexibility: Experience the freedom of remote, enabling a harmonious work-life balance.

• Unleash Your Potential: Access abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, preparing you for a digitalized future.

• Valuing Every Contribution: Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents, recognizing the unique impact of each individual.

• Pioneering Sustainability: Contribute to our vision of fostering a sustainable and thriving workforce, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come.

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Category: Human Resources