HR Business Partner (Temp 12 months)

About Our Client

A leading financial services company

• Manage relationships with local providers
• Collate and communicate monthly payroll instructions to vendors
• Reconcile payroll output from payroll vendors
• Delivery of net pay, 3rd party payments or payroll funding as required in each location
• Providing relevant reporting to compensation accounting team
• Ensure payroll benefits are reported correctly in each location in partnership with HR benefits department
• Deal with HR, employees, and vendor queries
• Accounting and reconciliation of payroll/GL data in each locationReview current payroll processes and vendor services
• Standardize process across all payrolls:

• Develop a standard payroll set-up procedure for the opening of a new office in either an existing or new location
• Additional payroll duties where requested
• Involvement in new office openings
• Maintaining an open dialogue with senior leadership raising awareness of all potential or actual issues as you become aware.
• Playing an integral role in ensuring the control framework around all payroll responsibilities are adhered to.
• Involvement in the production of key metrics to optimize resource usage and identify improvements.
• Build and manage relationships with HR. This role acts as a dedicated payroll contact for the local office HR teams and employees with a requirement to provide a high level of technical/practical advice on Payroll administration matters to ensure statutory and firm compliance.
• Dealing with employee related queries through a web based query tool within the given SLA agreements.
• Control and report on overpayments
• Continually updating all process documentation to ensure all are up to date and available to test under our strict SOX control processes.
• Involvement in testing system updates where applicable

The Successful Applicant

• Confidence to 'push back' when required
• A high level of stakeholder management and update is required

• Ability to form strong business partners across the firm, particularly HR & benefits
• Ability to handle employee queries professionally at all times

• Proven track record in a professional organization
• Proven vendor management experience
• Ability to analyze and improve processes
• Ability to control multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational ability
• Ability to set and work towards personal goals
• Advanced Excel knowledge essential
• Attention to detail
• EMEA payroll experience desirable
• Language skills would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Competitive rate and great environment