Payroll Executive

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At Numerator, we believe tomorrow’s success starts with today’s market intelligence. We empower the world’s leading brands and retailers with unmatched insights into consumer behavior and the influencers that drive it.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Executive to oversee payroll operations across the EMEA region. This role requires hands-on payroll processing expertise, strong knowledge of country-specific compliance requirements, and the ability to lead and support a team of 2-4 payroll professionals. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries in the EMEA region.
• Supervise and support a small payroll team (2-4 members), ensuring accurate and timely execution of responsibilities.
• Collaborate with third-party payroll vendors to validate payroll inputs and outputs.
• Review and input payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and tax updates.
• Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to support month-end close, including payroll reconciliations and journal entries.
• Maintain and update payroll calendars, tracking country-specific deadlines and holidays.
• Support audits and internal controls related to payroll processes.
• Continuously monitor and improve payroll processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on regional payroll legislation and regulatory changes across EMEA countries.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  
  

What You'll Bring to Numerator

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Familiarity with statutory payroll compliance and local labor laws in EMEA countries.
• Experience working with international payroll vendors and systems (e.g., ADP, NetSuite)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll-related reporting tools.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.