For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
The Payroll Manager is responsible for the effective delivery, governance and coordination of payroll and pay-related activities across the European region. This currently includes the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and Denmark, with additional countries to be added as the business continues to grow.
This is a new role combining payroll oversight with selected reward and pay governance responsibilities, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and compliantly through external providers. Acting as a key partner to HR, Finance, Tax and external advisors, the role supports consistent pay practices, regulatory compliance and a strong employee experience.
The role reports to the Head of Compensation & Benefits and works closely with the Head of Tax and Finance colleagues.
You'll be;
Payroll delivery & compliance
- Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll delivery across European entities through external payroll providers, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, statutory compliance and effective management of employee lifecycle changes.
- Manage and coordinate third-party payroll providers across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring service levels, data accuracy, responsiveness and value for money.
- Act as an escalation point for payroll issues and complex queries, ensuring prompt resolution and a high-quality employee experience.
- Maintain clear payroll governance, controls, documentation and audit trails across all countries.