EMEA Payroll Senior Specialist

Who are we?Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.  A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.  EMEA Payroll Senior SpecialistJob SummaryEquinix are looking for a professional and driven Senior Payroll Specialist, working with the EMEA Payroll team with sole ownership of multiple EMEA countries. We are looking for someone with experience managing an end-to-end payroll process for multiple payrolls within a large pan European team. You are dedicated, resourceful, have a customer-service mentality. You demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail and professionalism in all interactions. You possess solid organizational and communication skills and you have proven experience of being able to handle competing priorities daily.ResponsibilitiesOwnership of the end to end payroll process for multiple country payrolls to ensure accurate results and statutory complianceLiaise with external payroll vendorsResponsible for the timely and accurate payment of net salaries, payroll taxes and related benefitsManagement of year end processing and other statutory filings as they relate to payroll, payroll taxes and benefitsManagement and understanding of the treatment of Equinix Stock programmes: RSU/ESPP deductions gains and withholdings for the countries under your responsibilityLiaise with HR Services, Stock Services, and other business units to obtain monthly updates for payroll in a timely mannerRespond in a timely manner to queries from the payroll vendors, HR Services and employees (via the HR Employee Service Centre)Maintain SOX payroll compliance through established internal processesUnderstand GL reporting as relates to payroll, and secures good working relationships with Finance/ GL teamsSupport Time and Attendance system for your countries and resulting inputs to payrollUpdate internal payroll procedures manual regularly to reflect changes in processSupport other team members with workload as and when requiredShare payroll knowledge to a designated ‘back up’ team member to ensure business continuity in your absenceEmbrace change in a fast moving environmentScope to process further countries as and when requiredQualificationsExperience of payroll processing for multiple countries in medium/large organizationsHighly proficient in interpreting payroll rules and regulationsExcellent Excel skillsExcellent communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skillsFluency in English is essential, additional languages desirableExperience of decision making with complete ownership payroll processFlexibility and adaptability to support simultaneous business demands and deadlinesStructured/Organized/ approachPrevious experience within a pan-European environment or EMEA teamPrevious experience of ADP (Streamline or Celergo advantageous)Experience in processing African countries (Ghana/Nigeria)Previous experience of Time and Attendance systems and feeds to payrollPrevious experience of payroll with integration from an HR SystemPrevious experience of WorkdayEquinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability.  If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form. Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.