Global Payroll Administrator

**Starting Date**: February or March 2025

**Contract type**: Full-time and open-ended

**Salary**: 47,200 GBP if hired in London, 82’600 if hired in Geneva, 65’000 EUR if hired in Amsterdam

**Location**: London, United Kingdom or Geneva, Switzerland, or Amsterdam, Netherlands, commensurate with relevant experience and skills

**Application closing date**: 9th of January 2025

**About the Job**
Are you purpose-led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton? Join us at Better Cotton as Global Payroll and Benefits Administrator and contribute to the growth of the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative - we support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for nearly 3 million farmers in the Better Cotton network in 23 countries around the world. Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improve soil health across our network, improve farm income and support women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

We are seeking a detail-orientated and experienced Global Payroll Administrator to join our People & Culture team to ensure the accurate processing of payroll, developing and maintaining employee benefits programs, and providing exceptional support to our staff regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.

We’re looking for an exceptional payroll and benefits administrator with experience of working with in house and outsourced payroll bureaus (US, UK, EU, India, Pakistan and/or additional jurisdictions) to manage the organisation’s end to end global payroll and contractor payments and benefits administration. You’ll have domain expertise in processing payroll and administering benefits in different countries. You are reliable, diligent and pay attention to details and always work towards improving current processes.

If you are passionate about global payroll and benefits administration and highly efficient, give us a chance to meet you

**Areas that play to your strengths**

We are seeking a motivated Recruiter to join our People & Culture team. In this role, you will be responsible for:
**Payroll and Benefits Administration**
- Own the global payroll process, which includes being present for each payroll run
- Oversee and process payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
- Maintain and update employee records, including payroll, benefits, and tax information.
- Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, providing clear and professional support.
- Collaborate with external payroll and benefits providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Audit payroll data regularly to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage benefits programs globally, including health insurance, retirement plans, and local-specific perks.

**HRMS Payroll Integration**
- Support the integration of payroll systems into Rippling, prioritising locations for phased implementation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure accurate data migration and system setup.
- Assist in developing training materials and providing guidance on payroll processes within the HRMS.

**Strategic Projects and Policy Development**
- Collaborate with external consultants on the total compensation review project by providing payroll and benefits data, insights and support.
- Assist in reviewing and updating payroll, benefits, and compensation policies to align with Better Cotton’s rewards philosophy.
- Implement updated processes to maintain competitive compensation standards globally.

**Compliance and Reporting**
- Ensure payroll and benefits compliance with local, regional, and international regulations, including GDPR.
- Prepare and review statutory filings and reports as required.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and clarifications.

**Employee Experience**
- Provide clear communication and resources to employees about payroll processes, benefits offerings, and policy updates.
- Assist in the onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits setup and termination.

**Process Improvement and Development**
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll and benefits accuracy and efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date on best practices and changes in global payroll and benefits regulations, recommending adjustments as needed.

**We are looking for someone who has**

the following skills, knowledge, and experience:
Essential
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance or relevant field.
- Proven experience in global payroll and benefits administration.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and manage complex data sets.
- Proficiency in payroll systems and HRMS platforms (e.g., Rippling, ADP, or similar).
- Experience with compensation frameworks and benchmarking.
- Strong unde