International Payroll Manager/Lead

Job Description

Magnite is the world’s largest independent sell-side platform. We were built by combining Rubicon Project’s programmatic expertise and Telaria’s talents in CTV. We help publishers sell advertising on their terms and connect with buyers across every channel and format. We believe in keeping tech transparent, solutions collaborative, and guidance unconflicted. The ticker symbol for the combined public entity will be NASDAQ: MGNI.

The Payroll Operations Manager/Lead based in London is responsible for managing the global payroll and payroll resources in EMEA, APAC, Canada, and Brazil, and pension administration. This role also has shared benefits operations responsibilities with the local People Manager. The successful candidate will be able to simultaneously manage tasks to meet established standards and deadlines while ensuring accuracy across the payroll functions.

What you will be doing:

• Manage payroll process for 140+ employees in 11 countries and ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Payroll administration - setting up new starters and filing, updating and maintaining payroll records
• Annual Benefits Returns Experience (P11d, Fringe Benefits Tax)
• Preparation of salary review and HR/payroll comparisons
• Reconciliation of nominal accounts back to payroll reporting
• Maintain effective internal controls on reconciliations performed by the team
• Knowledge with allocation and journal all costs associated with payroll processing
• Preparing ad hoc reports as required in relation to the payroll process
• Respond to all pension related administration and queries
• Monthly Review of holiday accrual for current staff and leavers
• Manage tax deductions, remittances and compliance filings while ensuring all deadlines are met
• Handle all day-to-day payroll functions, including new hires, terminations, bonuses, healthcare premium deductions, ESPP and stock vests
• Provide required reporting to finance and accounting teams for financial reporting and account reconciliations
• Partner with the People team to handle employee and country specific payroll issues
• Stay informed on current issues and tax changes and implement government requirements
• Provide exceptional customer service to Magnite employees concerning requests for information, while researching and resolving discrepancies timely and accurately
• Initiate and lead automation of existing Payroll processes
• Manages TeamSeer (holiday reporting system) for APAC, EMEA, and Brazil
• Provide maternity coverage for benefits enquiries, processing of benefits for new hires globally, processing of benefit payments and some reconciliation when needed.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration preferred and/or 5-7 years of advanced payroll experience
• Knowledge of ADP Streamline/Celergo Experience/Blick Rothenberg and Teemseer vacation tracking system (a plus)
• Experience with managing multiple company codes/foreign currency payrolls
• Knowledge of international tax laws, employment status, benefits, and statutory requirements
• Proficient skills in Excel and Google suite cloud applications
• Knowledge and experience with Workday HRIS preferred
• Excellent problem solving and judgement skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously and independently under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization
• Must pay attention to details and be able to identify problems
• Efficient multi-tasking and project management skills
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and a change-focused work environment.