Business Overview

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customers' manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

 Customers of ESI’s businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on ESI to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. The breadth of ESI’s offerings provides strong strategic value to the end markets they serve. With over 5,500 people in operating facilities across more than 50 countries, ESI has established a growing legacy of creating technological advances for customers around the globe.  Our people and technical sales teams are located close to our key markets, allowing us to maintain strong customer relationships and accelerate our product innovation process.

Job Purpose

The Payroll Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing the UK payroll function (c700 employees). Managing the setup of the Regional European Shared Service function. Ensuring that all employees are paid on time, and that tax and regulatory requirements are complied with.

Job Responsibilities

Finance Policy and Controls

- Ensure compliance with ESI Payroll and HR policies by;

• Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements.
• Manage internal and external audits as required.

Financial Operations 

• Oversee monthly payroll processes for all entities across UK ESI companies & some small European payrolls.
• Sign off and approve all payroll entities adhering to SOX compliance
• Manage PAYE and NI year end processes.
• Support payroll team with employee tax issues including P11D, P35, P60, P46.
• Provide guidance to the organisation regarding any payroll issues.
• Support with ad hoc financial accounting / financial analysis requests from GL ledger team, management and other departments.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure that employee payroll information is accurate.
• Review existing processes and systems with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ payroll experience.

• Knowledge of UK legislation on benefits, tax and pensions.

Skills

• Experience working in a manger position is preferable.

• Use of ADP Celergo or ADP Freedom will be beneficial.

• Experience managing high volume payroll calendars.

• Strong IT skills including advanced Excel.

Competencies

• Positive can-do attitude, energetic, forward-thinker with strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Team player as a key member of the UK HR & Payroll team.

Education

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct line manager responsibility for one Payroll Assistant.

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation