Senior Program Manager - Global Payroll Implementation

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The role supports the initiatives of the Global Payroll engagements. Responsible for service delivery support in conjunction with EY’s engagement leaders and partners globally

The opportunity

The role provides subject matter expertise, project leadership, and direction to local Payroll operation teams to ensure our Payroll service is fit for purpose. Opportunity to partner with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery initiatives

Your key responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with the Global Payroll engagement teams to drive GDS Payroll delivery initiatives
• Manage payroll system set-up including data migration and transition
• Review delivery of payroll processing service, ensuring the operational aspects of payroll processing and associated activities (including Build to Gross and Gross to Net, Pay processing and disbursement, overpayment recovery, leave management and reporting) are accurate and delivered within appropriate timeframes and comply with relevant legislation
• Review complex payroll (and human resource information, if applicable) for data input, quality control and maintenance of records to ensure accuracy, service quality and data integrity
• Work with client to meet its taxation, social security and other legislative and statutory obligations through processing and preparation of returns, related reports, forms and other documentation as requested
• Provide a responsive, accurate client advisory service on payroll matters, resolve difficult enquiries and assist in identifying payroll errors and implementing corrective action where required to ensure employee salaries are processed accurately and database integrity is maintained
• Coach, mentor, train and coordinate the activities of the team
• Manage the application and monitoring of the Hub’s methodology framework, principles, and delegations 
• Adhoc reporting and other duties as required

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Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in personnel and people management, including supervision and team building  
• Proven ability to work effectively in managing a team and relate effectively with staff on all levels 
• Proven ability to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures 
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and identify and resolve problems 
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products – advanced/expert excel 

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 7+ years of experience in handling end to end payroll processing and high-volume payroll 
• Exposure to multi-country payroll in a Client service environment 
• Expert numeracy skills, attention to detail and accuracy 
• Proven ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in English in a clear and concise manner
• Experience in payroll, and the use of a large ERP 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A payroll related diploma/certificate may be advantageous, but not necessary 
• Prior experience in tax accounting and finance would be beneficial, but not necessary 
• Must demonstrate strong analytical skills

What we look for

We look for candidates with proven experience in people management and expert level experience in Payroll management

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