Associate Payroll Analyst

What You'll Do

• Manage UK payroll as a processing client using ADP iHCM Manage payroll processing for assigned ‑ foreign countries across the EMEA region.
• Collect, validate, and maintain payroll data within spreadsheets and payroll databases.
• Calculate and process Restricted stock award gains including Employee Share Purchase Plan gains.
• Adminstration of Employee Share Purchase Plan Maintain strong professional relationships with in-country partners to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Submit payroll data and supporting documents to local accounting partners.
• Input payroll information manually or via import into payroll systems for assigned regions Review and validate processed payrolls using gross to‑ net amongst other ‑reports.
• Prepare and raise employee net pay transfers as applicable.
• Prepare and process third party‑ statutory and voluntary payments.
• Maintain accurate, compliant filing of all payroll documentation.
• Prepare and park payroll journals for posting into SAP.
• Support onboarding and off boarding processing, including setting up new starters and calculating final payslips.
• Generate, review and submit monthly pension contribution reports and ensure accurate employee and employer deductions are sent to pension providers on time.
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory legal payroll reports required by local authorities across EMEA (e.g.
• Gender Pay Gaps, RSSI, Form 42).
• Maintain and update payroll standard operating procedures (SOPs) and country specific payroll manuals.
• Handle and resolve payroll queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation and reconciliation as required.
• Liaise with payroll vendors to clarify data queries and follow up on outstanding items.
• Support Finance and HR teams with payroll related requests.
• Support Merger and Acquisition activities.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes in assigned EMEA countries.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.
• Job Qualifications: Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP and SUMIF.
• General payroll or accounting experience; multi country experience is advantageous‑.
• French, Spanish or German language skills are highly desirable to support multi country payroll operations across EMEA.
• Personal Attributes Self Starter, with the ability to work autonomously Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Logical and structured approach to problem solving‑.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Conscientious, accountable, and proactive in resolving issues.
• Education Requirements Relevant certificates in Payroll would be highly desirable, for example CIPP Equivalent international qualifications will also be considered for candidates with strong EMEA payroll experience.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in payroll legislation, HMRC processes, or international payroll is highly desirable.
• Check what we can offer you: Competitive salary 25 days holiday per year Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance Group Personal Pension Plan Cycle to work scheme and gym subsidy 5 days paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities Employee Stock Purchase Plan The opportunity to work for a Great Place to Work© & Fortune 100 organization Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity and employment equity throughout all levels of the organization.
• We strive to attract a qualified and diverse candidate pool and encourage diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We’re doing work that matters.
• Help us solve what others can’t.