Payroll Analyst

About this role

The Global Payroll & Employment Tax function at BlackRock is a dynamic and dedicated group of professionals responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing and tax compliance for our global employees of approximately 22,000. Our team is committed to maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and providing exceptional service to our colleagues. We work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders to streamline operations and continuously improve our processes and value precision, efficiency, and a positive work environment.

As a Payroll Specialist in the International Payroll team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end processing of several payrolls across multiple countries within an outsourced payroll model in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

• Responsibility for the end-to-end processing and controls for our Serbian payroll initially, delivering pay timely, effectively, and within all local regulatory, tax and labor guidelines. Similar responsibility for other EMEA countries where BlackRock operates will be transferred to this role after an initial period - details to be confirmed.
• Responsibility for the day-to-day interactions with the third-party payroll vendor as well as ensuring all required actions are carried out for each pay cycle as per our agreed processes.
• Partnering with internal teams such as HR Business Partners, HR Benefit Operations, HR Leave Administration, HR Mobility to ensure our joint processes are aligned for maximum effectiveness.
• Build good understanding of some other EMEA payrolls to be able to act as competent back-up for other team members
• Liaison with Compensation Accounting to ensure General Ledger files being delivered by vendor accurately and on time. In addition, to assist with clearing control account breaks post payroll each month.
• Ensuring all employee queries are satisfactorily managed in a timely manner from a payroll perspective, working with the local payroll vendor and other Internal Stakeholders where required.
• Balance day-to-day responsibilities with any project work and professional development opportunities
• Participate in weekly meetings with our vendor where the Team can highlight any issues and collaborate on accurate and timely resolution.
• Connect with peers (within team and across regions) to share best practices, ideas and solutions

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in processing Serbian payroll is essential for this role. Knowledge of other countries would also be an advantage although not strictly necessary
• Financial services industry experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of withholding tax, related tax filings, tax policy and regulations as they relate to EMEA, particularly Serbia.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across different internal teams and vendors alike.
• Ability to confidently interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong client service mentality and able to develop great working relationships with colleagues, internal partners, and vendors to deliver a high-quality service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, in an organized manner, and adhere to strict completion deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a positive and 'can-do' attitude.
• Teamwork including collaborating with remote team members.
• Appropriate discretion in dealing with confidential information.

• A recognized payroll qualification is a plus
• Risk management mindset.
• Accounting knowledge, especially in control account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Solid Strong analytical skills and problem-solving acumen would be an advantage
• Adaptable, resilient and embraces change.
• Ability to identify, analyze and develop improvements to processes and/or procedures.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley would be helpful as the firm has a SoX control framework that must be adhered to.