Director of Payroll, Take Two Interactive

EMEA

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase scheme

Excel

Expert level

London

Video game publisher

Job no longer available

Video game publisher

501-1000 employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

+ Employee stock purchase scheme

Excel

Expert level

London

501-1000 employees

B2CGamingPublishingEntertainment

Company mission

To be the most creative, the most innovative and the most efficient entertainment company.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Degree in HR or related area preferred and 10+ years of progressively responsible work experience within a dynamic payroll team, with at least 7+ years in a supervisory capacity
People management oriented with the capability communicate effectively with direct reports, cross functional peers and upper management
Payroll certification a plus
10+ years of experience with a major payroll solution, i.e., Workday, PeopleSoft, ADP or an enterprise-scale payroll system, with a special emphasis in Workday experience preferred
10+ years experience overseeing a complex, large-volume multi-country payroll function
Proven leader with a demonstrated ability to establish and achieve strategic goals and develop team
Strong project management skills
Experience with payroll tax reporting/filing, including taxation of foreign nationals, non-resident aliens and expatriates
Strong expertise in HR/Payroll databases and processes, data interfaces, and query/data source tools
Must possess a high standard for customer service with excellent consulting, interpersonal, follow-up, communication and time management skills
Must be ready and willing to take initiative and follow through on assignments in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Deadline and results driven
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Understanding of administration of payroll taxes, NI, pension schemes, equity and year end obligations
Must be detail-oriented, self-disciplined and highly motivated; and
Project a professional image, a positive outlook, a discreet work manner and possess a high level of confidentiality

What the job involves

The HR Department at T2, an industry leader in interactive entertainment, is looking for a dynamic, proven and established team player to lead and manage the Payroll team, while overseeing the UK and other regions in EMEA
This position sits within the HR Operations team and is a key contributor to the success of the overall HR Strategy
Provide leadership, strategic planning, tactical direction and day-to-day management and governance of the EMEA payroll function
Direct and coordinate the implementation and administration of payroll policies, procedures and regulations and the approval of the EMEA payroll calendars and processing schedules
Maintain standard operation and statutory procedures with respect to audit, privacy, tax reporting and controls
Work closely with Corporate Finance and Internal Audit teams to ensure all financial controls and reporting are correct and ensures that payroll solutions developed align with the corporation’s overall business strategy
Ensure accurate and timely support of the month and year-end finance closing process
Provide accurate and timely reporting around payroll accounting
Ensure accurate year-end and quarterly processes for earnings and tax statements/filings
Lead special projects and facilitate across all impacted functions
Manage statutory and tax requirement changes
Manage vendor relationships
Manage and mentor the Payroll team, overseeing their development and training
Provide strategic oversight and stay abreast of industry payroll trends and regulatory developments. Coordinate with Legal and external institutes to advise company of relevant trends/regulations that may affect payroll policies/practices
Collaborate regularly with HR Business Partners and Technology team to assist with strategic process improvement implementations
Oversee and manage payroll operation’s team, ensuring all activities are completed within required timeline
Research and implement changes to the payroll configuration in Workday as a result of the implementation of any new company programs and/or processes
Assess existing processes for areas for improvement and better efficiency; and
Lead others in identifying and resolving complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify strategic solutions

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Our take

Parent company to some of the most successful video game companies and titles is Take-Two Interactive, one of the leading developers, publishers, and marketers of consumer interactive entertainment around the globe.

Developing and publishing principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, Private Division, and Zynga, Take-Two has powered industry-leading titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption 1&2, the catalog of NBA 2K games, BioShock, and FarmVille.

The company is looking to enter the world of crypto and blockchain, beginning with Zynga's Web3 game Sugartown in 2023. When competitor Ubisoft became the first developer to launch NFTs, the move faced backlash as many users saw it as a cash grab, which has certainly influenced Take-Two’s delay in entering the market. Time will tell how this foray into blockchain pans out for Take-Two.

With its well-established catalog of games (with some highly anticipated title releases) Take-Two Interactive is a titan in the industry and is well set to see continued success, not only as its subsidiaries expand but through the capitalization of future tech opportunities in the highly innovative gaming industry.