Payroll Compliance Manager

Are you ready to take your career in payroll and compliance to the next level?

ACCA, the global body for professional accountants, is looking for a passionate and driven Payroll Compliance Manager to help them deliver top-tier global payroll services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, ACCA provides the right environment for talented individuals who want to make a significant impact in the world of accountancy, finance, and business.

As a Payroll Compliance Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding ACCA’s legal, financial, and reputational standing by overseeing global payroll compliance, data security, and reporting. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to create frameworks that promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Payroll Compliance & Risk: Drive the creation and implementation of a global payroll compliance framework to ensure we're always ahead of potential risks. Horizon scanning, audits, and documentation will be key parts of your day-to-day.
• Shape Data & Reporting Strategy: Use your analytical skills to provide meaningful insights from complex payroll data, driving process improvements and ensuring clarity in decision-making across teams.
• Subject Matter Expert: Offer internal advice on compliance, develop training, and collaborate with external partners to stay ahead of global payroll changes.
• Ensure Data Security: Safeguard sensitive payroll data, ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and GDPR regulations.
• Audit & Insights: Run internal payroll audits, analyse trends, and provide actionable insights for continuous process optimisation.
• Enhance Payroll Continuity: Lead business continuity planning for payroll services, ensuring operations are resilient in the face of disruption.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Payroll & Compliance Expertise: Experience with global payroll operations, risk management, compliance standards, and frameworks is essential.
• Strong Analytical & Reporting Skills: A natural at interpreting complex data, identifying risks, and crafting clear, impactful reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Ability to foresee challenges and develop solutions before they become issues.
• Experienced with HRIS Systems: Familiarity with systems like Workday and CloudPay is desirable.
• Relationship Builder: Able to work with diverse teams and build trust through data-driven decisions and transparent communication.

If you're ready to play a vital role in a global payroll operation that supports millions of professionals, apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career with ACCA!

This is your chance to be a key part of a world-leading organisation that is reshaping the future of accountancy and finance.

To apply, please send an updated CV to Retained Consultant claire.mcnally@iconicresourcing.com.  All conversations will be kept confidential and please note any direct or 3^rd party applications will come to Claire McNally to be screened and reviewed. The closing date for the role will be the 20^th of December 2024.

At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every desired qualification or skill listed for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe you can add value to the role despite having a slightly different experience from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

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