Payroll Manager (London)

The Company

MightyHive is on a mission. We are part of the Rocketship that is S4 Capital, the first marketing consultancy to truly integrate creative, content, production, data, measurement and media execution in one perfect package. A single P&L with a simple mission: to make marketing better. For consumers. For brands. For marketers themselves.

MightyHive needs smart, driven, excited and ambitious people to help us go further and faster; we’re going well so let’s go quicker and better. If you want to truly see how data and measurement fuels the most amazing storytelling then come talk to us.

The Opportunity: Payroll Manager

We’re seeking a Payroll Manager to join the growing MightyHive Finance team. The ideal candidate is analytical minded, technologically inclined, results driven, and will thrive in a fast-paced environment. This is a great opportunity to take on a core payroll role in a fast growing company in the AdTech space and help implement new systems and procedures. This role requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of the payroll, sales incentive compensation program, and equity processes for a growing organization and a commitment to providing excellent service to the company’s employees.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Own the payroll function and serve as the main point of contact for all payroll related matters
• Process semi-monthly, final and ad-hoc disbursement of multi-state payroll in Ceridian Dayforce, including, but not limited to garnishments, tax liens, deductions, benefits and taxes for EMEA
• Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and in a timely way
• Ensure payroll tax returns are filed accurately, timely and in compliance with tax authorities
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
• Work with our tax advisors on all state and federal payroll tax matters to ensure the Company is compliant in all latest tax development and legislations
• Perform payroll analysis and research as required
• Assist with stock equity administration and process stock related payroll transactions monthly
• Record payroll related entries and accruals in the ERP and reconcile accounts monthly
• Participate in the monthly and quarterly commission and bonus calculation process
• Conduct periodic audits of all payroll records and assist in preparing payroll and financial audits
• Assist the employee expense approval and reimbursement process
• Collaborate with other teams on cross-functional payroll matters and provide company wide training on payroll policies and procedures
• Assist in payroll system implementation in US and Canada as well as global rollout
• Assist in ad hoc projects such as documenting workflows, registering in new states for payroll taxation, improving processes/procedures and system implementations
• Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience processing medium to large size company payroll
• Experience with equity transactions a must
• Experience with payroll system implementation a must
• Experience with Workday and Ceridian/Dayforce a plus
• Experience with Google Drive, including Google Docs, Sheets and Slides a must
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excel in analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to rapidly-changing environments
• Ability to multi-task with attention to details and minimal supervision