Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking finance professional with a passion for ensuring global payroll excellence? Our client, a leading global investment firm, is seeking a talented Payroll Manager to join their international team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment while managing payroll processes for entities across EMEA, with a primary focus on the Polish entity. 

About the Role: As a Payroll Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of the Payroll team. You will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, contributing to the success of a global asset management firm. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the daily workflow of the Payroll department, managing both in-house processing and third-party payroll services. 
• Lead by example, driving results and fostering the professional development of the team. 
• Set and implement department objectives, providing oversight and management of a team of finance professionals. 
• Promote and implement process improvements to enhance global operations, reduce errors, and improve timeliness of deliverables. 
• Collaborate with external payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate service delivery. 
• Partner with teams across the organization to meet local and regional payroll requirements. 
• Stay informed about localized legal requirements, ensuring compliance and providing actionable recommendations to management. 
• Review employee compensation, research, analyze, and resolve complex tax issues. 
• Proactively address issues to prevent escalations. 
• Oversee payroll implementation for new worldwide office openings. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of finance and accounting experience, including demonstrated management experience. 
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing in the EMEA region, with a focus on Poland. 
• Extensive knowledge of payroll activities, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. 
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and resourcefulness. 

• Positive and flexible attitude to manage change and build relationships within the firm. 
• Proficient in Excel with knowledge of VLOOKUPs, sum ifs, and pivot tables. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. 

We Take Care of Our People: At our client’s firm, they invest in their people’s careers, health, and well-being. Joining their team means enjoying a range of benefits, including: 

• Sports card 
• Private life insurance 
• Private medical and dental care with vision allowance 
• Private pension scheme 
• Volunteer opportunities 
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color, and the LGBT+ community. 
• Business travel accident insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Educational assistance reimbursement 

If you possess the skills and motivation to thrive in this challenging yet rewarding role, we invite you to contact Katarzyna Wojtala at katarzyna@cfwrecruitment.com or apply here. 

Join us in shaping the future of global asset management and contribute to a culture of excellence at our renowned firm. Your journey towards professional growth and success starts here!