Payroll Manager - EMEAI Region

About Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is a global leader providing advanced tools that enable industries and scientific researchers to study and manipulate materials at atomic and molecular levels. With sixty years of expertise and multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, the company delivers high-quality innovative technologies that address leading challenges in science and industry.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Payroll Manager for the EMEAI region to streamline and enhance our reward programs. This position is crucial in ensuring precise payroll operations alongside developing competitive compensation and benefits schemes that attract and retain top-tier talent. Collaborating closely with HR teams throughout EMEAI, global reward specialists, finance departments, and external payroll service providers, you will enforce compliance and operational excellence in our payroll and rewards functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing for multiple countries across the EMEAI region.
• Serve as the primary contact point for external payroll service providers.
• Maintain and verify payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, leave, and bonuses.
• Review payroll outputs and resolve any discrepancies promptly and methodically.
• Work in partnership with Finance to ensure control and approval processes are maintained, facilitating accurate reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and clearly.
• Help improve and document payroll workflows and procedures.
• Assist with annual salary reviews and bonus programs.
• Support benefits management across various countries.
• Maintain accurate data for benchmarking and reporting purposes.
• Provide support for HR reporting and key workforce metrics such as headcount and cost tracking.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives focusing on rewards enhancement.

Geographical Scope

The role primarily covers the EMEAI region, with a focus on Germany as a core market, and includes other European countries and India.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree or vocational qualification in HR, business administration, finance, or related disciplines.
• Some initial experience working in payroll, HR operations, or administrative roles.
• Basic knowledge of German payroll, taxation, and social security regulations is beneficial.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a well-structured work approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort with HR or payroll systems; familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Exceptional reliability, accuracy, and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective communication skills in a multicultural and international environment.
• Fluency in both German and English.

What We Offer

• A secure and well-organized role within a respected international company.
• Clear processes and distinct responsibilities.
• Supportive professional team atmosphere.
• Growth opportunities in payroll management and compensation & benefits fields.
• Flexible work arrangements and a modern workplace setting.

Candidate Attributes

• Highly organized, reliable, and detail-conscious.
• Discreet and trustworthy handling confidential information.
• Composed and methodical when dealing with multiple tasks.
• Collaborative, proactive team player.
• Eager to deepen expertise in payroll and reward management.

Diversity and Recruitment Notice

Oxford Instruments provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. Recruitment agencies are requested not to send unsolicited candidate profiles as we operate a Preferred Supplier List and do not accept unsolicited agency CVs.