Payroll Analyst (Part time)

Neuberger Berman; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job description

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the processing of an outsourced monthly EMEA & LA Payroll
• Responsible for operational aspects including, but not limited to collating / preparing Payroll input documents, data entry into Excel based templates, organizing data within shared drive folders, verification of HR / Benefit data, translation of documents, etc.
• Communicate with Payroll Vendors to ensure appropriate payroll input, submissions, and output reports are received, validated, and reconciled.
• Assist with reviewing and validating Payroll Trials and Post Acceptance reports
• Assist with the reconciliation of cash funding and disbursements
• Generate and validate month-end reporting for the HR Compensation Team
• Assist with all phases of yearend/year begin responsibilities which includes employee and employer Year End Tax Forms, Equity, CRD, and Bonus issuances and payments.
• Perform tasks related to external regulatory and internal audits.
• Respond to payroll inquiries via phone, email, e-portals, etc. in a timely manner (24-48 hours).
• Liaise / collaborate with regional Human Resources and Finance teams.
• Assist with the maintenance of internal payroll operational process guides and workflows.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience with EMEA & LA Payroll
• Basic understanding of EMEA payroll principles, tax, labor law regulations (i.e., vacation, leave of absence), benefits plans, and country specific practices.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, ability to work independently or within a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with a no-compromise approach / mindset regarding regulatory and audit compliance mandates.
• Solid inference and critical thinking skills, ability to breakdown problems and bring them to resolution
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) – Other EMEA languages (Italian, French, German, Dutch, etc.) would be highly advantageous.
• Experience with PwC Payroll and the Workday HR System is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office - particularly in Excel is required.
• Degree in Accounting is preferred.

This position will be for 20 hours per week, and will require one day a week to be in the office (which doesn't have to be a full day) as well as 3 shorter days from home (can be flexible around which hours).