AP / AR / Payroll
Cushman & Wakefield · Budapest, Hungary · Hybrid
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Manage and lead end to end payroll operations, vendors, compliance and transformation across multiple EMEA countries.
Worth knowing: Role includes managing SOX governance and audit requirements.
Job Title Payroll Manager - EMEA Job Description Summary The EMEA Payroll Manager is responsible for leading payroll operations across multiple countries within the EMEA region, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. The role provides leadership to regional payroll teams, manages vendor relationships, drives process improvements, supports payroll transformation projects, and ensures compliance with local regulations, company policies, and governance requirements. Job Description Responsibilities Lead end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA countries. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. Manage relationships with payroll providers and key internal stakeholders. Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters and issue resolution. Support, coach, and coordinate regional payroll team members. Drive payroll process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation. Lead payroll-related projects, including system implementations, harmonization, and transformation initiatives. Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors on cross-functional projects. Drive change management and adoption of new payroll processes and technologies. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies. Manage payroll governance, risk controls, and SOX audit requirements. Monitor legislative changes across the EMEA region and implement required updates. Deliver a high-quality payroll service that supports employees and business stakeholders. Requirements Significant payroll management experience across multiple EMEA countries. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax regulations, and compliance requirements within EMEA. Experience managing third-party payroll providers and outsourced payroll services. Proven leadership experience, including team management, coaching, and development. Experience leading payroll transformation, process improvement, or system implementation projects. Strong understanding of payroll controls, governance, audit, and SOX requirements. Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, IT, and senior leadership teams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
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