Junior Manager – Global Payroll Operations

·       Review end-to-end payroll processes and find opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate.

·       Drive root-cause analysis of recurring payroll issues and implement sustainable improvements.

·       Partner with Technology, HR Systems and vendors to develop and implement payroll automation solutions.

·       Track process KPIs and benefits to ensure improvements deliver the expected outcomes.

·       Perform Maker and Checker activities for payroll processing as required, including inputs, outputs, reconciliations, payments and reporting.

·       Review payroll accuracy, variances, controls and critical timelines before payroll approval.

·       Support payroll teams during peak periods, transitions, resource gaps and complex operational issues.

·       Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to payroll controls.

·       Maintain payroll process maps, SOPs, controls and global governance documentation.

·       Drive consistent Global Payroll Standards and ways of working across GBO and Non-GBO payroll teams.

·       Identify local process variations and support alignment to global standards where appropriate.

·       Establish and monitor process metrics and KPIs to identify performance gaps.

·       Assess As-Is processes and support the design of simplified To-Be processes, including roles, responsibilities, controls and segregation of duties.

·       Support payroll transformation, system/vendor changes, UAT, parallel testing and implementation.

·       Assess the end-to-end impact of payroll changes across process, systems, controls and vendors.

·       Partner with payroll vendors to improve service delivery, resolve recurring issues and drive process improvements.

·       Collaborate with Payroll Operations, HR, Finance, Tax, Reward, Technology and HR Systems teams.

·       Communicate payroll changes, risks, dependencies and improvement initiatives effectively across stakeholders.

·       Influence teams across different locations to adopt consistent processes and global ways of working

o   Ensure process changes and automation maintain appropriate payroll controls, compliance and data privacy requirements.

o   Support remediation of audit findings and operational risks.

o   Continuously find opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, controls and employee experience.

·        Multi-country payroll operations

·        Payroll quality assurance and operational review

·        Payroll reconciliations and variance analysis

·        Payroll governance and compliance

·        Payroll reporting and operational controls

·        Vendor performance management

·        Continuous improvement and process simplification

·        Payroll documentation and standard operating procedures

Ø Leadership & Behavioural Skills:

·        Customer management across multiple business functions

·        Vendor relationship management and influencing skills

·        Effective written and verbal communication

·        Coaching and mentoring team members

·        Analytical thinking and problem solving

·        Strong planning and prioritisation skills

·        Decision making and operational risk management

·        Collaboration across global and regional teams

·        Customer and employee experience mentality

Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced operational environment

Working with us

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: 

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. 

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, give and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. 

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to improve, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to give, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. 

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity. 

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