Global Payroll Audit & Compliance Lead

The Opportunity

The primary responsibility of the Global Payroll Audit & Compliance Lead is to ensure CSL is meeting its obligations to pay employees correctly as per Collective Bargaining Agreements/Union/Works Council agreements, legislative and regulatory requirements, globally. Act as single point of contact for Compliance & Audit across the global payroll team. Document and govern the Compliance & Audit requirements for all payroll projects, provide subject matter expertise as required. This role will work under the direction of the Head of Payroll Compliance & Process Improvement lead, to ensure Financial reporting, audit and compliance needs for CSL are achieved.

The Role

• Ensure CSL is compliant in its obligations under regulatory, EBA, Union, Works Council and employment legislation as they relate to payroll. Validate that payroll systems are set up correctly to support requirements in relation to these and establish regular quality assurance and audit procedures to validate compliance. Work with Regional Heads of Payroll to implement appropriate payroll process controls, including sample testing and quality checks.
  
• Identify process gaps, process redundancies, and propose enhancements in relation to compliance and audit work with the Payroll & TLM Process Leads to implement in consultation with stakeholders. Ensure process maps and documentation are updated appropriately.
  
• Manage the annual Audit calendar for Global Payroll, ensuring Heads of Regional Payroll are aware of upcoming audit requirements. Implement improvements in audit reporting and processes under the direction of the Head of Payroll Compliance & Process Improvement.
  
• Support regional payroll teams during internal / external audits. Track resolution of any remediations identified through audits.
  
• Provide SME input to any payroll projects in relation to Compliance & Audit, documenting requirements and working closely with Payroll/TLM providers on system design and testing. Ensure process documentation is updated and any training needs met.
  
• Deliver regular Compliance & Audit reporting metrics. Identify trends/issues and put in place improvements to address these (through training, awareness, process or system improvements). Work with Heads of Regional Payroll to ensure delivery of local compliance reporting, such as Payroll Tax, Share plans, third party deductions, and garnishment requirements.
  
• Provide support to regional payroll teams on: • Collaboration on "Best Practice" for Payroll governance and control• End to end review perspective on payroll cycle including year-end activities• Guidance on data governance• Guidance on financial reconciliations and control accounts• Processing or approving payrolls when required
  

• Bachelors in HR/Accounting degree or Diploma in payroll is preferred.
  
• Six Sigma or Lean certification a plus
  

• 5-10 years of experience in Payroll.
  
• Proven experience in implementing process improvements.
  
• Exposure to global payrolls and processing end-to-end payroll for more than 1500 employees.