S&P Global
Finance
PayrollSpecialist,EMEA(MobilitySpinCO)
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“Payroll Specialist, EMEA (Mobility SpinCO) at S&P Global. Skills: Payroll processing, EMEA payrolls, Process improvement, Data analysis. Own end-to-end payroll oversight. Act as country payroll subject matter expert”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Investigate and resolve employee pay-related inquiries; Identify payroll errors, inefficiencies, or risks and take ownership of driving them to resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field, 5+ years of payroll experience in a multinational or shared services environment, Proven individual contributor, Comfortable working in ambiguity, Accountability mindset, Hands-on, detail-oriented, Continuous improvement mindset, Analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills, Solid understanding of payroll tax compliance and statutory requirements, Advanced Excel skills, Comfortable learning and leveraging payroll technology, systems, and data tools, Clear, practical communicator, Willing to challenge existing ways of working
Nice to Have
Experience with Workday, Experience with CloudPay, Experience with similar global payroll platforms, Experience supporting EMEA payrolls, Experience supporting Works Council (France and Germany), Exposure to payroll process automation, Exposure to payroll reporting, Exposure to AI-enabled tools, Judgment, prioritization, and execution skills, High integrity, discretion, and professionalism, Curious, adaptable, and energized by change
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end payroll oversight
Act as country payroll subject matter expert
Execute detailed payroll reconciliations
Manage payroll tax reporting
Maintain and manage payroll calendars
Ensure accurate reporting and taxation
and resolve employee pay inquiries
Support internal and external audits
Identify payroll errors
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with HR Technology and Payroll vendors
Explore and apply emerging capabilities
scalable payroll processes
Perform additional duties as needed
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Finance, Tax, People Partners, HR Technology; Partner with outsourced payroll providers; Work cross-functionally in a Shared Services model; Collaborate with HR Technology and Payroll vendors
Communication Scope
Clear, practical communicator
Full Job Description
# **About the Role:** **Grade Level (for internal use):** 13 **S &P Global** has recently [announced](https://press.spglobal.com/2025-04-29-S-P-Global-Announces-Intent-to-Separate-Mobility-Segment-into-Standalone-Public-Company) the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit [www.spglobal.com/mobility](http://www.spglobal.com/mobility) _._ **The Role** : Paying our people accurately, compliantly, and on time is a critical part of the employee experience—especially in a fast-moving, newly stood-up organization. As the **Payroll Specialist – EMEA** , you’ll play a **hands-on, individual contributor role** in building and operating payroll processes across multiple countries as part of a **global HR Shared Services model**. This is a **builder role** for someone who takes personal accountability, is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, and thrives in ambiguity. You will not inherit fully mature processes—you will help **stabilize, improve, and modernize** them. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys solving problems, improving how work gets done, and using technology (including emerging AI capabilities) to make payroll more accurate, efficient, and scalable. This position reports to the **Head of Global Payroll** and supports payroll for **France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom** with the opportunity to expand scope over time. **The Team:** The Payroll team sits within **HR Shared Services** , focused on delivering consistent, scalable, and compliant payroll services globally. We partner closely with Finance, Tax, People Partners, HR Technology, and outsourced payroll providers across APAC, North America, and EMEA. As a Shared Services team, we balance operational rigor with continuous improvement, always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to deliver payroll. **What’s in It for You:** • Opportunity to help **build and evolve payroll operations** within a new Shared Ser
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