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Sompo has a unique opportunity for a Payroll Manager, EMEA in our Human Resources team.
The Payroll Manager, EMEA, is based in our London office. The Payroll Manager, EMEA will be responsible for managing the end-to-end processing for multiple countries within the EMEA region, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments. This position will report to the AVP, Payroll – UK and EMEA.
Location: This position will be based out of our London office. We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.
Our business, your impact, our opportunity:
What you’ll be doing:
• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for the Company, which currently includes employees in UK, Switzerland, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Italy.
• Ensure compliance with country-specific payroll regulations, tax laws, and social security requirements for each jurisdiction.
• Coordinate data integration between Workday and payroll vendor, ensuring data accuracy and consistency; identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in employee documentation, other records, and Workday.
• Review and reconcile payroll outputs, including payslips, tax filings, and social security contributions.
• Handle payroll-related escalated inquiries and issues from employees across different countries.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation and compliance requirements for each country within the EMEA region.
• Coordinate the monthly payroll funding and provision of data for general ledger entries.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and Finance teams regarding payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.
• Manage a small payroll team, focusing on support of the team’s responsibilities and staff development.
What you’ll bring:
• Proven experience as an EMEA Payroll Manager or similar role, with a focus on managing payroll across multiple countries within the region and an in-depth knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements for various countries.
• Strong understanding of statutory deductions, tax rates, social security requirements, and benefit regulations in EMEA countries.
• Experience working with payroll vendors and managing relationships.
• Proficiency in using HRIS and payroll software for end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in
• Certification or professional qualification in payroll or a related field is advantageous, as is multi-lingual in European languages is advantageous.
At Sompo, we recognize that the talent, skills, and commitment of our employees drive our success. This is why we offer competitive, high-quality compensation and benefit programs to eligible employees.
Our compensation program is built on a foundation that promotes a pay-for-performance culture, resulting in higher incentive awards, on average, when the Company does well and lower incentive awards when the Company underperforms. The total compensation opportunity for all regular, full-time employees is a combination of base salary and incentives that gets adjusted upfront based on overall Company performance with final awards based on individual performance.
We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans remain competitive and meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.
Below is a summary of some of the benefits we offer, which may vary depending on the country:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Retirement & Savings Plans
Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Qualification benefits
Who we are and what we stand for:
At Sompo, our shared purpose is to create meaningful value for clients, communities, and each other. We strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and empowered to excel. As a global organization, we embrace diversity and champion equal opportunity. Guided by our core values—Accountability, Agility, Collaboration, Development, and Integrity—we build trust and support one another to achieve our goals worldwide. Life at Sompo page
Our values come to life in how we hire and grow talent. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need, and we strive to ensure equitable access to opportunities so everyone can do their best work. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the recruiter in charge.
