Key Responsibilities

• Administer the end-to-end payroll process for employees across LSM offices in the EMEA and MENA regions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance; strong expertise in French payroll and solid UK payroll knowledge preferred.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to deliver and oversee shadow payrolls for expatriate employees.
• Manage all aspects of the payroll cycle, including statutory year-end processes, while ensuring adherence to legislative requirements and deadlines.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and international payroll vendors.
• Work closely with the Finance team to ensure payroll costs are correctly recorded and reconciled.
• Serve as the primary contact for both internal and external audits, managing all audit-related activities.
• Respond promptly to employee payroll queries, ensuring a high standard of service and support.
• Provide ongoing payroll guidance to international HR teams and Branch Managers.
• Support the Payroll Manager and Compensation & Benefits team with payroll and HR-related projects.
• Prepare and coordinate monthly and year-end payroll submissions for all jurisdictions.

Skills & Experience

• Extensive payroll management experience across the EMEA region, with specialist knowledge of French payroll.
• Proven track record in managing outsourced payroll providers within EMEA.
• Strong numerical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in vendor management, particularly for payroll services.