International Payroll Manager

Subway Headquarters Job Opportunity

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Region: Shelton, CT

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Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It's centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to support our Human Resources team as an International Payroll Manager based in Shelton, CT. The International Payroll Manager will be responsible for administering and managing all aspects of International Payroll operations (processes, systems, vendors) with responsibility for processing timely, accurate, and compliant payrolls, as well as streamlining processes and providing quality customer service.

If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold, Empowered, Accountable, and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process and/or run all international monthly native and managed payrolls (through Ceridian Dayforce Connected Pay), including any off-cycle payroll runs. Manage any and all payroll changes, manual adjustments, bonus payouts, etc. Interpret and administer all pay policies by country to ensure appropriate amounts/deductions are correctly applied to various earnings codes in compliance with country laws and regulations.
• Participate in new country payroll implementations in as needed and manage the relationship of external payroll service providers.
• Define and modify payroll administration policies and procedures, including maintaining and applying current internal control standards to ensure regulatory compliance. Implement scalable best practices and identify process gaps and areas of improvement to reduce risk.
• Prepare reports as needed, including but not limited to any weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports and related tax/legal filings. Create/ run audit reports to identify possible issues with payroll, year-end processing or other potential error points.
• Serve as first line of contact for all Payroll related questions originating at the employee level. Research related problems as they arise and respond with urgency and sensitivity.
• Serve as back-up for any North America payroll needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to document and maintain controls and manage any annual or other audits as required.
• Various payroll and other general HR duties as assigned.

Qualifications (some examples listed below):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related area required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in running payrolls, preferably using Ceridian Dayforce.
• Strong International Payroll knowledge required. Knowledge in any of the following countries preferred: Australia, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, UAE, and/or UK.
• Experience in implementing payroll systems a plus.
• Strong understanding of earnings/deduction codes and tax categories, as well as all year-end processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios, fractions, etc.
• Proficiency in MS Office, most importantly in Excel.
• Experience with payroll processing systems required, preferably Ceridian DayForce.
• Excellent customer service skills, with high degree of confidentiality relative to all payroll information and employee privacy initiatives.
• Ability to multi-task and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work well under pressure and meet recurring deadlines.

What do we Offer?

• Insurance Plans (Medical/Life)
• Pension/401K/RSP (country specific)
• Competitive Bonus
• Mobility Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Holidays
• Volunteering time
• And Many More

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

The company is only considering applicants who are currently authorized to work in the country the position is based. AA/EOE/D/V