Payroll Specialist

About Us

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

The Role

Our employees are a key asset in us delivering on our strategic aims. It goes without saying that we need to ensure our 1700+ employees are paid accurately and on time. Having recently centralised our payroll team and are transitioning towards the use of an outsourced partner, we are looking for a globally experienced payroll professional of managing multiple payrolls, ideally with experience of working with or within an outsourced provider.

What you will do

Payroll Preparation & Disbursement

• Ensure that we provide timely and accurate data to Safeguard Global (our outsourced provider) on a timely basis in line with the payroll schedules for our locations
• Ensuring business stakeholders (i.e. HR and other Finance teams) adhere to payroll timetables and deadlines
• Uploading payment files to the bank for each payroll you are responsible for, as well as ensuring local payroll tax payments are delivered
• Support the local HR teams with complex payroll queries, such as those related to specific deductions, tax codes, national insurance/social security deductions etc.
• Support other areas in Finance with accounting and payroll activities

Payroll and Project Accounting

• Processing journal entries (regular payroll, special payments and other) into ERP as required based on Journal report provided by Safeguard Global
• Perform Project Accounting for costs relating to Kindred projects and ensure are correctly accounted (i.e. OPEX, CAPEX etc)
• Ensure submission of complete time sheets are in line with company deadlines for accurate and reporting/payroll accounting

Payroll Reporting and Audits

• Responsible to prepare all local payroll reporting to local authorities accurately as required by local legislation
• Responsible to keep up to date with changes in local payroll regulations
• Responsible to provide accurate information relating to payrolls to auditors during interim and annual financial audits

Safeguard Implementation & Delivery

• Support the Group Payroll Manager and HR team in the transition from our current payroll provider to our Global Payroll Provider for each location on our roadmap
• Monitor the performance post-implementation of the payrolls you own and recommend changes and improvements to deliver a smooth service
• Work closely with our HR Operations team to ensure we have an efficient and effective process for delivering a large number of payrolls

Your Experience

• 3+ years experience within a similar payroll position, completing end-to-end payroll
• Minimum 2 years' experience in delivering across number of EMEA and/or APAC payrolls
• Experience with handling and managing vendor relationships or experience working in a vendor
• Experience maintaining and delivering documented processes and procedures for payroll
• An ability to work effectively and efficiently within a high volume role, whilst being able to meet strict deadlines
• Strong excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to work in a dynamic and busy environment
• Experience with Safeguard (Desirable)
• Level 3 CIPP qualification (Desirable)

Our Way Of Working

Our world is hybrid.

A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self-organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way.

Application Process

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.