Kering Payroll Advisor

London • UK

Monday, January 13, 2025

Kering is a prominent global luxury group that oversees the development of a distinguished portfolio of fashion, leather goods, and jewelry brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga, among others. As a leader in the luxury industry, Kering places creativity at the core of its strategy, empowering its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression while maintaining a commitment to sustainability and responsibility. Kering's ethos, "Empowering Imagination," encapsulates its dedication to fostering innovation and excellence.

1. Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly UK payroll for assigned brands within the Kering portfolio.
2. Serve as a contact point for complex pay and reward queries.
3. Handle complex payroll queries and administration, including gross-up payments and tax guidance.
4. Meet stated Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
5. Conduct HR accounting, preparation and posting of journals, monthly accruals, and full reconciliation.
6. Assist with executive pay queries, associated taxes, and year-end tax responsibilities and planning.
7. Collaborate with payroll software suppliers to ensure compliance with HMRC and company requirements.
8. Participate in the checking and approval process with brand business partners.
9. Assist with processing salary reviews and bonus payments annually.
10. Conduct general reporting, including personnel budget analysis.
11. Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
12. Continuously review processes and procedures to maintain effective and efficient service and data flow with the wider HR team.

1. Strong knowledge of PAYE legislation for UK and Irish payroll.
2. Payroll qualification preferred (full or part).

1. Excellent attention to detail.
2. Analytical and process-driven mindset.
3. Proactive and 'can-do' attitude.
4. Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Excel VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
5. Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines while accommodating business needs.
6. Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain confidentiality.
7. Excellent stakeholder management skills.
8. Team player with excellent communication skills.

Proven experience in payroll administration with a focus on complex payroll queries and executive pay.

Kering offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Kering fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, believing that a varied workforce enriches the workplace and enhances the ability to adapt to a changing world. The company encourages individual and collective talent expression, supporting creativity and innovation.