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 Payroll Professional
 

As the Payroll Professional you will be responsible for collecting and calculating payroll information for salaried and hourly employees, across all European BBH locations; processes and verifies the accuracy of all payment processing and tax filings; assists in researching assessments received from various agents and processing items ancillary to the payroll, such as garnishments; is engaged in the co-ordination of all internal and external audits of payroll. You will report directly to the Global Head of Payroll based in Krakow, Poland.

If you are looking to push your career to the next level, introduce yourself by submitting your resume.
 
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Collect and calculate payroll information for both salaried and hourly BBH employees across all European BBH locations.
• Review and reconcile data entered by other team members, prior to payroll processing, to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Confirm the accuracy of time sheets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements  and internal policies and procedures.
• Verify standard withholdings and deductions from gross pay amounts.
• Collaborate with appointed vendor to ensure a streamlined experience for all BBH employees.
• Prepare reports for the Payroll Manager and other teams across BBH, as required.
• Perform month end reporting procedures to ensure compliance with internal and external procedures and regulations.
• Assist in year-end reconciliation processes.
• Ensure SLAs and service quality meets expectations through formal tracking and review of performance. 
• Review vendor contract for agreed upon SLAs.
• Escalate to the Payroll Manager on reported issues and liaise with the vendor to ensure timely resolution.
• Work with vendor’s Service Delivery Manager to implement business standards for communication between teams and recommend improvements based on ongoing observations.
• Lead and participate in pre/post production meetings with the vendor to ensure alignment on key watch items.
• Participate in the annual cost forecasting exercise.
• Track, review received invoices and submit them for payment. 
• Actively participate and coordinate the activities for the payroll conversion to new vendor (if applicable).
• Proactively drive continuous improvement agenda for Asia & Europe strive to optimize work processes to improve quality of the service, accuracy of the data or timeliness of activity.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Accounting, Payroll Administration or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple, high priority tasks and adjust to shifting priorities, while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive data with confidentiality and integrity.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and systems interfaces.
• Excellent PC skills, full fluency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in the financial services industry a plus.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
• Direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.