What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Lead - Europe position at bbh?
At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
Senior Payroll Lead
At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client’s financial well-being.
If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you.
Join us as a Senior Payroll Lead
Brown Brothers Harriman Global Payroll team is currently recruiting a Lead Senior Payroll Specialist reporting into the VP & Global Head of EU Payroll (Europe). This role is responsible for managing payroll activities and working directly with our out-sourced payroll provider to timely and accurately pay our workforce across multiple key locations. This is including but not restricted to, Poland, Luxembourg, Ireland (Dublin), United Kingdom (London), Switzerland (Zurich). . This position processes and verifies the accuracy of all payment processing, as well as tax filings. The leader hired for this role will also assist in researching assessments received from third party vendors and verifying items have been processed accurately in the payroll including garnishments. In addition, this person will be expected to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across payroll and some aspects of general HR operations.
Some of your key responsibilities include:
Payroll Processing and Verification:
Calculate and verify payroll information for both salaried and hourly BBH (permanent, temporary and intern) employees in Krakow, Dublin, London and Zurich
Preparation of draft reports for the correct processing of payroll inputs
Prepare standard withholdings and deductions from gross pay amounts. Audit paychecks, benefits adjustments, special bonus awards and commissions and ensure they are accurately processed
Complete Quarterly and Annual payroll tasks Balance payroll records and approve tax payments, as required
Collaborate with appointed third-party vendor to ensure accurate payroll for all BBH employees Payroll Reconciliation & Reporting:
Perform payroll reconciliation, including pension payments
Resolve monthly payroll errors Complete regulatory reports as needed
Conduct analyses and prepare reports as required
Perform month end reporting procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and regulations
Support year-end reconciliation processes
Other:
Identify and drive continuous improvements in payroll
Help educate employee base on their payroll, provide employee support as needed
Support key payroll initiatives
Qualifications:
Experience processing payroll in any or all BBH EU locations (experience with Poland, Zurich, London, and Dublin) )
Experience coaching and leading others, and guiding junior team members
Experience with both in-house and outsourced payroll models a plus
Exceptional organization, planning, and communication skills - detail oriented
Exceptional analytical skills and ability to identify and drive continuous process improvements
Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaborate in a team environment
Experience with payroll and HR systems especially Workday HCM
Knowledge of relevant payroll taxes and legislation a plus
Knowledge of London & Dublin pension rules a plus
Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity
Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and systems interfaces
Experience in the financial services industry is desirable but not required
Fluent in English & Polish
Minimum bachelor’s degree is a mandatory
What we offer:
2 additional days added to your holiday calendar for Culture Celebration and Community Service
Private medical care for you and your family
Life Insurance
Hybrid Working Opportunities
Professional trainings and qualification support
Thrive Wellbeing Program
Online benefit platform
We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
About BBH:
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.
We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.
Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.
