EMEA Payroll Lead

About Us



At WeWork, we provide inspiring and flexible workplace solutions to help businesses small, medium or large thrive in more than 150 cities globally. The future of work is happening right now, and we are leading this moment. United by a common purpose, here we will empower tomorrows world at work. Join us on our journey as we give our members the freedom and support to push boundaries in their industries, and work to redefine our own.



About The Role


WeWork is looking for an EMEA Payroll Lead to assist our Payroll Manager in all BAU aspects of payroll. This position will be responsible for some of our EMEA countries. The successful candidate needs to be able to process from input to reconciliation with minimal supervision. This includes coordinating inputs, reconciliation, troubleshooting and being the first line of contact for queries from the business and employees. This encompasses all WeWork locations within EMEA, in a managed payroll operating model.




Duties and responsibilities



Liaise with internal HR partners to collect and organize payroll data before submitting to payroll providers.

Prepare data for submission to the supplier via flexi form or related input template ensuring solid understanding of that input.

Liaise with payroll providers on submissions and deal with any related queries.

Review and reconcile payroll data within agreed upon timeframes.

Produce gross reconciliation analysis and net payments for sign off by manager.

First line contact for queries from employees, internal partners, and vendors.

Participate in discussions with vendors regarding payrolls to ensure proper handling of issues and use of controls to mitigate risk.

Address inquiries from various internal teams, such as HR, Shared Services, etc.

Run payroll reports and assist the Compensation Accounting team with queries regarding payroll accounting.

Good understanding of time off policies and applications in country

Assist with Firm initiatives and projects, as needed.



About You



Strong Payroll experience in a similar role

Solid functional knowledge, commensurate with level, including understanding of EU payroll processes and regulations.

Excellent analytical skills

Capable of working independently, as a member of the team, and in partnership with vendors.

Strong organizational and time management skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Uses initiative to solve problems

Questions the why and the how

Strong knowledge of Excel

Knowledge of Payrolls outside the UK, especially France, Italy, Germany preferable

Works on their own initiative


Life At WeWork


Being a WeWorker is more than just a job. We believe the magic of work is sparked by the passion you bring, the places you go, the people you meet and the purpose you follow. And it starts here. Here you will brush shoulders with those who dare to dream and do. Here you will be welcomed by a diverse community that embraces and inspires youbecause together we can achieve more. Here we challenge ideas, and explore new ways of getting things done. Whether you are part of our Employee Community Groups, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.

WeWork is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, pregnancy (or pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender reassignment, race, color, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including genetic testing and characteristics), military or veteran status, or any other grounds or characteristic that is protected under the law.-