Job Description

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest asset -- our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognised Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
We are seeking a Payroll Assistant who will report into the Senior Director, International Finance and will join the team responsible for processing the monthly payroll, for EMEA. The individual will also have wider responsibilities including payroll validation prior to payroll approval for payout, Pension payment for UK pension and pension reconciliation, resolving payroll queries, assistance with credit control and other areas of finance as required.
What We Do:
We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organisations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster(TM) First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our clients to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced global technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of over 33,000 clients across the world. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 19 countries with about 5,500 employees, First Advantage performs over 93 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.
Who You Are:
You are self-motivated and ready to "roll up your sleeves." While you are an independent contributor, you are also collaborative. You can spearhead a project and see it through from start to completion.
As a team player, you navigate cross-functional teams and work well with team members in other business units and departments toward a common goal.
An Innovator -- you see gaps in current processes or workflows as an opportunity to improve and try something new.
A lifelong learner and always seeking out opportunities to learn and upskill, you understand the importance of thorough and secure screenings and are interested in the Human Capital sector and the confluence of people, process, and technology.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities:

• Collating of data for payroll processing for EMEA region.
• Validating collated data with Workday as well as post payroll processing.
• Working with 3rd party payroll providers for payroll processing
• Ensuring timely payment of payroll to employees and payroll taxes and social security to government.
• Tracking Leave and Absence including leave balances.
• Preparing maternity/paternity schedules for payroll processing.
• Attending and responding to payroll queries of employees
• Responsible for pension payments and pension reconciliation
• Handle HMRC work related to payroll
• Support HR in preparing VC plans
• Ensuring ESPP/RSU processing through payroll
• Ensuring timely completion of year end payroll processes like filing of ERS, P11D, P60, etc. by 3rd party payroll providers.
• Support finance in validating personnel cost data during budget/forecasting
• Support with GL Accounting

What You May Need to be Successful:

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in payroll.
• Experience of UK payroll processes would be an added advantage.
• Experience of working with 3rd party payroll providers would be an added advantage.
• Experience in GL Accounting would be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent time management skills.
• Should be good with Microsoft Excel.
• Should have eye to detail, attention to detail.
• Excellent with numerical and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written).
• Aptitude for Solving Issues
• Ability to multi-task and have strong organizational abilities.

Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:
Our Culture Code

• Do the right thing (honesty, consistency, responsibility)
• Show respect for the individual (environment of dignity brings out potential)
• Put the client first (outside-in approach)
• Innovate and create (out-of-the-box thinking)
• Collaborate and appreciate one another (team-oriented)

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today - we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!
First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.
United States Equal Opportunity Employment:
First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.

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