We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Payroll Manager to coordinate multi-country, multi-activity payroll operations across the European continent. He will ensure compliance, accuracy, and timeliness of payroll processing within a complex environment characterized by diverse local regulations, a significant retail workforce with specific needs, and payroll services that may be outsourced or managed by multiple providers.
He will play a key role in payroll transformation and change management projects to modernize and standardize payroll operations.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
• Coordinate the monthly payroll process across multiple European countries and business activities (retail, logistics, corporate), ensuring compliance with social, tax legislation, and internal group policies.
• Act as the central point of contact for internal teams and external payroll providers
• Lead payroll transformation projects: payroll tool changes and harmonization, partial or full outsourcing of payroll services, integration of Time & Attendance systems.
• Manage the complexity of payroll regulations in each European country, the variety of Retail/Logistics/Corporate payroll needs, ensuring compliance with social, tax legislation, and internal group policies.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Payroll, Information Technology, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in payroll management
• Strong understanding of HR/Payroll processes and best practices
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Excellent command on English
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Be You - Feel Welcome
Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.