RenaissanceRe is a leading writer of Property & Casualty Reinsurance. For over 25 years, we have helped customers and communities recover and build resilience through our industry-leading ability to understand risk, source efficient capital and rapidly pay claims.Our global team shares a passion for solving our customers’ biggest problems through a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that empowers employees and rewards creative thinking.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for but not limited to preparing the monthly payroll process for employees across RenaissanceRe including the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia and Singapore. Additionally, the role will identify opportunities to improve and streamline the end-to- end payroll experience across the global organisation in collaboration with various stakeholders.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Preparation of the outsourced payroll process including preparation of monthly payroll, and payroll tax filings, with a view to process refinement and improvement in close collaboration with the HR and global finance teams to bring best practice experience to the global payroll team.
· Reconciliation of payroll-related expenses to the monthly journal entry provided by the vendor.
· Review and post monthly journal entries for payroll-related expenses posted to the General Ledger.
· Perform the monthly payroll benefit and payroll tax liability reconciliations.
· Assist with ad-hoc payroll and benefits queries for employees in the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia and Singapore.
· Ensure compliance under SOX404 and compliance with various tax laws, including filings and reconciliations.
· Work with internal and external auditors to review payroll processes.
· Ensure compliance with payroll and tax laws across the UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Australia and Singapore.
· Support the HR and Finance Team with documentation of the payroll and benefits processes globally.
EXPECTED COMPETENCIES:
· A university degree preferred, or comparable relevant experience.
· At least 2 to 5 years prior relevant industry experience in international payroll accounting and processing, preferably as a Senior Payroll Administrator.
· Knowledge of payroll best practices, specifically US, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore and Australia.
· Demonstrated knowledge of regional payroll policies, governmental regulations and tax reporting requirements in UK, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore and Australia.
· Demonstrated knowledge of payroll processing policies, procedures, activities and governmental regulations.
· Strong IT skills including proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel using pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s and embedded formulas.
· Experience processing payroll through an HRIS (Workday preferred).
· Knowledge of accounting for and administering payroll and benefits preferred.
· Experience working with General Ledger reporting applications (Dynamics 365) is preferred.
· Experience with Cloudpay or similar global SAAS payroll solutions advantageous.
· Working knowledge of a SOX 404 environment.
· Prioritises responsibilities, makes effective use of time and remains flexible to changing work needs/demands.
Our people are our most valuable resource and core to our success. This is a fast-paced business environment, demanding a strong work ethic and a results-oriented approach. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a comprehensive talent development program, and a reward system in which employees share in the success of the company. We are an engaged member of the communities in which we live and work and have a locally-led giving philosophy with generous employee matching program, global and local community grants and employee volunteerism.We seek diversity, create equity, and practice inclusion. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status or other legally protected categories.
