Director, Payroll EMEA

Who We Are:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga. Our products are currently designed for console gaming systems, PC, and Mobile, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO.

While our offices (physical and virtual) are casual and inviting, we are deeply committed to our core tenets of creativity, innovation and efficiency, and individual and team development opportunities. Our industry and business are continually evolving and fast-paced, providing numerous opportunities to learn and hone your skills. We work hard, but we also like to have fun, and believe that we provide a great place to come to work each day to pursue your passions.

The Challenge:

The HR Department at T2, an industry leader in interactive entertainment, is looking for a dynamic, proven and established team player to lead and manage the Payroll team, while overseeing the UK and other regions in EMEA. This position sits within the HR Operations team and is a key contributor to the success of the overall HR Strategy.

What You’ll Take On:

• Provide leadership, strategic planning, tactical direction and day-to-day management and governance of the EMEA payroll function;
• Direct and coordinate the implementation and administration of payroll policies, procedures and regulations and the approval of the EMEA payroll calendars and processing schedules;
• Maintain standard operation and statutory procedures with respect to audit, privacy, tax reporting and controls;
• Work closely with Corporate Finance and Internal Audit teams to ensure all financial controls and reporting are correct and ensures that payroll solutions developed align with the corporation’s overall business strategy;
• Ensure accurate and timely support of the month and year-end finance closing process.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting around payroll accounting;
• Ensure accurate year-end and quarterly processes for earnings and tax statements/filings;
• Lead special projects and facilitate across all impacted functions;
• Manage statutory and tax requirement changes;
• Manage vendor relationships;
• Manage and mentor the Payroll team, overseeing their development and training;
• Provide strategic oversight and stay abreast of industry payroll trends and regulatory developments. Coordinate with Legal and external institutes to advise company of relevant trends/regulations that may affect payroll policies/practices;
• Collaborate regularly with HR Business Partners and Technology team to assist with strategic process improvement implementations;
• Oversee and manage payroll operation’s team, ensuring all activities are completed within required timeline;
• Research and implement changes to the payroll configuration in Workday as a result of the implementation of any new company programs and/or processes;
• Assess existing processes for areas for improvement and better efficiency; and
• Lead others in identifying and resolving complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify strategic solutions.

What You Bring:

• Degree in HR or related area preferred and 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience within a dynamic payroll team, with at least 7+ years in a supervisory capacity;
• People management oriented with the capability communicate effectively with direct reports, cross functional peers and upper management;
• Payroll certification a plus;
• 10+ years of experience with a major payroll solution, i.e., Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP or an enterprise-scale payroll system, with a special emphasis in Workday experience preferred;
• 10+ years experience overseeing a complex, large-volume multi-country payroll function;
• Proven leader with a demonstrated ability to establish and achieve strategic goals and develop team;
• Strong project management skills;
• Experience with payroll tax reporting/filing, including taxation of foreign nationals, non-resident aliens and expatriates;
• Strong expertise in HR/Payroll databases and processes, data interfaces, and query/data source tools;
• Must possess a high standard for customer service with excellent consulting, interpersonal, follow-up, communication and time management skills;
• Must be ready and willing to take initiative and follow through on assignments in a fast-paced and demanding environment;
• Deadline and results driven;
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time;
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member;
• Advanced knowledge of Excel;
• Understanding of administration of payroll taxes, NI, pension schemes, equity and year end obligations;
• Must be detail-oriented, self-disciplined and highly motivated; and
• Project a professional image, a positive outlook, a discreet work manner and possess a high level of confidentiality.

What We Offer You:

• Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
• Work Hard, Play Hard. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through corporate boot camp classes, our onsite Gym, company parties, our Office bar, game release events, monthly socials, and team challenges.
• Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to Private healthcare, Private dental, A double matching pension policy where the employer will double match up to a 4% contribution from the employee, Employee stock purchase scheme with a 15% discount, Eye tests and vouchers towards glasses, Cycle to work scheme, Flu vouchers, Annual health, 4X death in service insurance, Income protection (66% salary), Workplace Savings, 26 days holiday, Enhanced Family friendly policies + other great perks and great office facilities!
• Perks. Fitness reimbursement up to £50 per month, an onsite Gym, an Office bar, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and a dog friendly workplace.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. and its affiliates and group companies (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization. Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, colour, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry,  citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected].*

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