Payroll Specialist

Position: Payroll Specialist (Fixed Term)
Location: Greater London

* Coordinate payroll process for 170+ employees in 8 countries and ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately, on time, and are compliant with local regulations
* Do the payroll administration, setting up new starters and filing, updating and maintaining payroll records
* Review Payroll Accounting reports and ensure proper accounts are assigned and maintain payroll system accounting configuration
* Support the Accounting team with month/quarter-end reconciliations including the balancing of semi-monthly payroll general ledger interfaces, payroll cash bank accounts, running reports and preparing journal entries, various accruals and reconciliations
* Own the annual benefit returns experience (P11D, P45 and P60s)
* Prepare salary review and HR/Payroll comparisons
* Reconcile nominal accounts back to payroll reporting
* Maintain effective internal controls on reconciliations performed by the team
* Have knowledge of allocation and accurately journal all costs associated with payroll processing
* Prepare ad hoc reports as required in relation to the payroll process
* Respond to all pension-related administration and queries
* Do a monthly review of holiday accrual for current staff and leavers across EMEA
* Manage tax deductions, remittances and compliance filings while ensuring all deadlines are met
* Handle all day-to-day payroll functions, terminations, bonuses, healthcare premium deductions, ESPP and stock vests
* Partner with the People team to handle employee and country-specific payroll issues
* Monitor compliance updates and ensure legal compliance at country and local level
* Stay informed on current issues and tax changes, and implement government requirements
* Provide exceptional customer service to Magnite employees concerning requests for information, while researching and resolving discrepancies timely and accurately
* Initiate and lead automation of existing Payroll processes and SLAs
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred and/or a minimum of 4+ years of payroll experience
* Knowledge of payroll systems ADP Streamline and Teamseer vacation tracking system (a plus)
* Knowledge and experience with Workday HRIS preferred
* Experience with managing multiple company codes/foreign currency payrolls
* Knowledge of international tax laws, employment status, benefits, and statutory requirements
* Proficient skills in Excel and Google Suite cloud applications
* Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
* The ability to work autonomously and independently under pressure
* The ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organisation
* A strong attention to detail and able to identify problems and provide solutions
* Efficient multi-tasking and project management skills
* An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and change-focused work environment
**** Comprehensive

Perks and Benefits **:
*** Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
* Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
* Private Medical Insurance  (delete if not UK)
* Competitive Pension Plan
* Disability and Life Insurance
* Mobile Phone Subsidy
* Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
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