Senior Analyst, Payroll

Take-Two Interactive Software; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Who We Are

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products 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. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

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 Payroll Department at T2 is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Payroll Analyst to manage all aspects of payroll processing for our UK employees, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This role will support all UK payroll and tax activities, acting as a backup in the absence of team members.

What You’ll Take On

• Manage the end-to-end UK payroll process for approximately 2,600 employees using Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Complete payroll checks according to the payroll control procedures.
• Process employee benefits, including allowances, bonuses, stock options, healthcare, insurance, and pensions.
• Handle sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave pay.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to address payroll queries and meet reporting needs.
• Support the team with complex payroll calculations and resolving payroll related queries.
• Handle delegated tasks from the Payroll Manager efficiently to provide seamless support as needed.
• Address employee queries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a timely and effective manner.
• Support projects such as the integration of new entities and the implementation of new payrolls.
• Prepare pre- and post-payroll audit reports for HR Partners’ review and approval.
• Ensure payroll compliance, supporting SOX and internal/external audits.
• Ensure timely pension file uploads and reconciliations.
• Provide day-to-day support for compensation and benefits as it relates to payroll.
• Identify areas for improvement in payroll processes and implement more efficient working methods.
• Prepare and export payroll data files according to the payment schedule.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and company policies.
• Ensure payroll procedures and process flows are kept up to date.
• Support the team during peak payroll periods or high-volume needs, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Respond to HRBP inquiries regarding payroll calculations and deductions, investigating and correcting issues as needed.
• Ensure vendor invoices are reviewed and approved before being sent for payment.
• Work closely with payroll vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including experience with an HRIS/payroll system and related reporting.
• Possess strong expertise in UK payroll legislation.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated are essential.
• Experience with EMEA payroll is a plus.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Expert knowledge of a HRIS/payroll system & reporting (e.g., Workday, Oracle, PeopleSoft, ADP).
• Proficient in MS Excel.
• CIPP or other relevant payroll qualifications are a plus.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of employee records and information.
• Strong team player, with the ability to work cooperatively with individuals at all levels.
• Possesses strong technical and analytical skills and can deal well with complexity and abstraction.
• Handles multiple and concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment with little supervision.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines.
• Capable of being well organized and command strong planning skills.
• Professionalism, interpersonal skills and the ability to work with various personalities.

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. (“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, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, 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 [e-mail].

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

This role requires you to come into our London office four days a week, Monday to Thursday.

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