EMEA Payroll Specialist - sole charge

EMEA Payroll Specialist6-Months temporary role initiallyLocation: Reading (fully accessible by all transport routes and free onsite parking)Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office, and the rest WFHAbout the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EMEA Payroll Specialist to join our expanding client - initially on a six-month contract. Reporting to the European Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across multiple European countries while supporting a key payroll transformation project within the Group.Working closely with Finance, HR, and the external payroll providers, as well as key stakeholders across the region, you''ll play an integral role in ensuring payroll excellence, strengthening controls, and driving process improvements.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging the monthly payroll process across many EMEA countries, working alongside external payroll providers to ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on schedule.Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation, tax regulations, social security requirements, and statutory reporting across your assigned countries.Oversee hosted payrolls for many European regionsCoordinate payroll funding and approval processes through the internal systems, ensuring all payment deadlines are met.Maintain accurate payroll records, including processing employee lifecycle changes such as new starters, leavers, salary amendments, and contractual changes.Hold ..... full job details .....