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At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future.
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.
What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients.
Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Department overview
The Grant Thornton FAAS department is a specialist team who primarily services complex large-scale and Multinational Companies (MNCs), focusing on being a centralised point of contact for their global requirements. Our experienced and multicultural teams are experts in areas of Global Compliance and Reporting Solutions (GCRS) and, Flexible People Solutions, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Global Payroll Solutions (GPS).
This role will suit an experienced, motivated payroll professional who is willing and interested in further developing their career in all aspects of Global Payroll Solutions.
You will be working as part of our managed service team with our member firms in the Grant Thornton network to deliver payroll services to small, medium and large multinational companies across the globe.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Co-ordinating the delivery of client payroll processing via our Global Payroll Platform Payzaar, working in conjunction with our member firm payroll teams.
2. Manage the resolution of payroll issues utilising the international network of Grant Thornton firms to procure and co-ordinate solutions to client queries.
3. Supporting clients in short term project engagements, payroll audits and short-term staff shortages.
4. Leading implementation teams to on-board new clients through their payroll transition from a current provider to the Grant Thornton payroll service.
5. Managing projects to improve service delivery for our clients via automation & process improvements.
6. Onsite and offsite client payroll support with end-to-end processing of domestic and international payrolls.
7. Recruitment, development and training of junior team members.
8. Monitoring KPI’s and adherence to service delivery schedules for clients.
9. Billing and client take on administration.
10. Involvement in client proposals.
Required essential skills / attributes
1. Proven track record in a payroll role with an intention to pursue a career in international payroll.
2. High level of attention to detail.
3. A strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
4. Strong, articulate communication skills.
5. Ability to learn quickly and keep abreast of developments.
6. Highly organised and efficient.
7. Good interpersonal skills.
8. Experience in people management.
9. Stakeholder management including communication and influencing.
10. Exposure to international and high volume payrolls.
11. Knowledge of end to end payroll processing including benefits administration, share based remuneration, statutory payroll regulations and payroll journal entries.
12. Experience in automation projects.
13. Experience in the recruitment of staff.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda.
Reward and benefits
Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.
Recognition
We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours.
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