Senior Payroll Analyst / Leader for UK&I
hace 3 días
Leicester
If you are a Senior Payroll Analyst professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you in Leicester, United Kingdom. In this highly visible, hands‑on role, you will serve as the primary payroll subject matter expert responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services for approximately 1,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will own payroll processes end‑to‑end, manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, support complex payroll scenarios including expatriate and modified payrolls, and partner closely with HR and Finance to deliver an exceptional employee experience. This role also provides opportunities to contribute to payroll, benefits, and process improvement projects that support Emerson's commitment to operational excellence and continuous innovation. The successful candidate will be based at our state‑of‑the‑art Head Office in Leicester, Grove Park (LE19 1SX), typically attending the office four days per week with one day working remotely. • Oversee the preparation, validation, processing, and distribution of monthly payroll for all UK and Ireland employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements., • Ensure payroll activities comply with country and local regulations, including tax reporting, wage and hour legislation, payroll controls, and record‑keeping requirements., • Manage expatriate and modified payroll processes, including hypothetical tax arrangements and payroll adjustments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting., • Support executive compensation activities, including stock awards, equity‑related tax calculations, RSU tax estimations, and employee communications., • Coordinate day‑to‑day payroll team activities, providing guidance and support to ensure service excellence and timely payroll delivery., • Prepare, review, and analyze payroll reports, reconciliations, journals, taxes, deductions, and leave balances., • Lead payroll‑related audit activities and partner with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and risk mitigation., • Produce payroll journals for the UK and Ireland and collaborate with Finance teams to investigate and resolve balancing queries., • Manage relationships with outsourced payroll providers, monitor service delivery, and ensure adherence to agreed service levels., • Partner closely with HR, Finance, Digital HCM, and other stakeholders to resolve payroll issues, manage exceptions, and support business requirements., • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through regular communication, alignment meetings, and proactive problem‑solving., • Support payroll, benefits, and cross‑functional projects, leveraging payroll expertise to drive successful implementation and business outcomes., • Participate in local and global initiatives focused on process harmonization, payroll transformation, and continuous improvement., • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, enhance controls, increase efficiency, and elevate employee satisfaction., • Contribute to the achievement of payroll objectives, service level agreements, and operational excellence goals. You consistently deliver high‑quality and accurate work, even when managing competing priorities and complex situations. You build strong partnerships and work collaboratively across functions to achieve shared goals while fostering trust and credibility with stakeholders. You analyze information carefully, identify risks and trends, and use sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes. You adapt effectively to changing priorities, embrace new challenges, and take ownership of delivering results that support both employees and business objectives. You communicate clearly, maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, and proactively seek opportunities to drive continuous improvement. • Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland payroll legislation, statutory obligations, tax reporting requirements, and payroll best practices., • Proven experience managing payroll processes across both the UK and Ireland., • Experience owning payroll processes end‑to‑end, including managing complex payroll scenarios, exceptions, and escalations., • Experience managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers and ensuring accurate payroll delivery., • Experience supporting modified payroll, expatriate payroll, and hypothetical tax arrangements., • Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) qualification is required., • Experience using payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar payroll platforms., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations, reporting, formulas, and pivot tables., • Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical skills., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience partnering closely with HR and Finance teams., • Ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of integrity and data privacy awareness., • Ability to deliver accurate results in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities., • Collaborative, partnership‑oriented approach with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement., • Experience supporting payroll operations for approximately 1,000 employees across the UK and Ireland., • Experience with ADP payroll solutions and other outsourced payroll platforms., • Knowledge of stock awards, equity compensation, RSUs, and related payroll tax implications., • Experience supporting executive compensation payroll processes., • Experience leading payroll, benefits, HR, or cross‑functional process improvement and transformation projects., • Experience working with specialist expatriate tax providers such as Vialto., • Experience serving as a payroll subject matter expert within a small team environment., • Experience mentoring colleagues, providing guidance, and supporting team capability development., • Demonstrated success implementing payroll process improvements, controls, and service enhancements. At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. At Emerson, our values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives can contribute, grow, and succeed. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and offer competitive benefits designed to support physical, mental, financial, and social wellness. Our employees have access to comprehensive wellbeing programs, healthcare benefits, employee assistance resources, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and flexible leave offerings. You will have opportunities to expand your expertise through meaningful work, cross‑functional collaboration, mentorship, training, and participation in regional and global projects. Whether you are driving payroll excellence, supporting strategic initiatives, or identifying innovative solutions, your contributions will help shape business success while advancing your own career growth. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: . Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! #J-18808-Ljbffr
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