Sarah Constable Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

As Payroll and Benefits Manager I oversee all end-to-end payroll process for EMEA and the US as well as devising and implementing effective employee recognition and reward platforms. I lead and supervise a Junior Payroll Specialist providing guidance, support and mentorship. Key Highlights:▪ Setting up the payroll and pension function for Switzerland and Germany▪ Analysing payroll data to provide insights on costs and areas for improvement▪ Analysing current employee benefit… Show more As Payroll and Benefits Manager I oversee all end-to-end payroll process for EMEA and the US as well as devising and implementing effective employee recognition and reward platforms. I lead and supervise a Junior Payroll Specialist providing guidance, support and mentorship. Key Highlights:▪ Setting up the payroll and pension function for Switzerland and Germany▪ Analysing payroll data to provide insights on costs and areas for improvement▪ Analysing current employee benefit programs, liaising with team leaders globally to gather recommendations for improvements as well as conducting the necessary research to ensure competitiveness in market▪ Conducting training and workshops to educate managers on benefit plans to be rolled out to employees▪ Implementing benefits across the EMEA region, including company cars, Employee Assistance Program and Health & Wellbeing scheme▪ Managing pensions and setting up new schemes in Germany and Switzerland as well as moving the UK to a salary sacrifice scheme which is more beneficial to the company and the employees▪ Supporting the HR Director with the daily operation of HR Information Systems (HRIS) at their request as well as being the global HRIS contact▪ Maintaining HRIS accuracy and integrity of data for EMEA and US▪ Working closely with internal and external legal teams to ensure compliance in benefits and payroll matters including termination calculations and processes Show less

In this role, I setup all payroll processes and procedures for EMEA and the US within a smaller international company that started European operations only a few years ago. I completed the monthly payroll reconciliations and journals, constantly reviewing processes on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement. Key Highlights: ▪ Significantly improved efficiency and accuracy of reporting through identifying a new payroll provider offering a better level of… Show more In this role, I setup all payroll processes and procedures for EMEA and the US within a smaller international company that started European operations only a few years ago. I completed the monthly payroll reconciliations and journals, constantly reviewing processes on a regular basis and identified areas for improvement. Key Highlights: ▪ Significantly improved efficiency and accuracy of reporting through identifying a new payroll provider offering a better level of service▪ Improving the healthcare benefits for UK employees, through negotiating with a new provider securing additional services for employees at a reduced cost to the company▪ Provided advice & guidance on HR issues including employee relations, performance management and compensation and benefits Show less

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

As Payroll Specialist, I held responsibility, as part of the payroll team, for processing the monthly payrolls, collating changes and reviewing outputs for approximately 20,000 employees across 30 countries globally. Key Highlights:▪ Acted as main point of contact for all employee queries, responding in a timely and professional manner▪ Created accounting payroll journals and updated payroll reconciliations▪ Completed regular audits to ensure full adherence to all policies… Show more As Payroll Specialist, I held responsibility, as part of the payroll team, for processing the monthly payrolls, collating changes and reviewing outputs for approximately 20,000 employees across 30 countries globally. Key Highlights:▪ Acted as main point of contact for all employee queries, responding in a timely and professional manner▪ Created accounting payroll journals and updated payroll reconciliations▪ Completed regular audits to ensure full adherence to all policies and procedures▪ Supporting with acquisitions and TUPE requirements Show less

During this time I was part of the team responsible for processing the monthly payroll for approximately 50,000 employees globally which involved collating payroll changes and forwarding to payroll providers, reviewing outputs and setting up payments