Junior Payroll Specialist (EMEA/UK)

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) :

The Role : The Payroll Specialist is part of a team of 5 that administers 33 payrolls in 18 countries in the EMEA region using CloudPay and ADP in an outsourced environment.

The Impact : The EMEA region includes 18 countries, 33 payrolls and 2,100 employees. The role is responsible for providing support for the outsourced vendor with respect to all payroll activities including payroll processing, tax requirements / filings, issue resolution, monthly, quarterly, and annual processes, systems requirements, verifications and controls, internal and external audits, and employee support.

The role encompasses supporting colleagues in all People COEs (, People Partners, Total Rewards, Compensation and People Services), Finance and Accounting, Tax and Audit.

The Career Opportunity : This dynamic and challenging role has the opportunity to learn the processing and calculation of new payrolls and the payroll requirements for our EMEA countries.

There will also be an opportunity to gain experience of regional payroll implementations as part of the merger between SPGI and IHSM.

This role requires regular work from office. This is to allow our staff to meet in person and to connect with our colleagues in the wider S&P Global community.

Responsibilities :

The payrolls are processed for the following countries : Barbados, Belgium, Dubai, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and UK paying a total of 2,100+ employees.

Administer and support EMEA payroll operations, ensuring that all data has been processed accurately by the payroll provider.

Provide support to People Partners, People Service Centre, Compensation and Total Rewards functions to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Ensure payroll processing is in accordance with payroll accounting requirements. Participate in GL account maintenance. Reconcile payroll accounts in collaboration with the Finance and business unit teams.

Maintain reconciliations of each of the payrolls ensuring that the payroll data is verified and checked against previous monthly data.

Provide support for all payroll tax reporting and filing requirements with the statutory authorities in the appropriate countries.

Ensures data integrity in all payroll systems

Provide support for timely and accurate reporting of all equity income in compliance with regional specific laws.

Support both Internal and External Audit with any audits and queries.

Ensure that all payrolls are compliant with audit procedures

Any other duties as necessary to the performance of the role.

Requirements :

1-3 Years of Payroll Experience.

Knowledge of CloudPay and ADP a plus

Workday exposure is a plus

Extensive direct payroll experience in a large corporate environment

Experience operating in an outsourced payroll environment

Strong knowledge of EMEA payroll practices and requirements is a plus

Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Open to work in EMEA shift

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What’s In It For You?

Our Purpose :

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Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow.

At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

Our People :

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

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We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits :

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

Health & Wellness : Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

Flexible Downtime : Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.

Continuous Learning : Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.

Invest in Your Future : Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.

Family Friendly Perks : It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.

Beyond the Basics : From retail discounts to referral incentive awards small perks can make a big difference.

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It doesn’t stop there, we strive to better reflect and serve the communities in which we live and work, and advocate for greater opportunity for all.