What You'll Do:- Provide strong managerial leadership to the AMS payroll team by working closely with the global payroll supplier to process Semi-monthly/Monthly/Ad-hoc payroll accurately and on time for employees in the Americas/EMEA region (The United States, Canada, Brazil, UK, and other EMEA countries)
- Ensure compliance with regional legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management on needed actions
- Maintain the accuracy of all payroll information by following necessary internal controls and approvals
- Provide superior customer service to all employees, answering payroll-related employee and manager inquiries within the expected time frame
- Conduct year-end tax adjustment reporting process (including communication with employees and payroll providers, collecting and reviewing data)
- Document and maintain process around tax and payroll reporting for stock reporting (RSU, Stock Options, & Incentive Stock Options) and international mobility
- Maintain strong cross-departmental relationships, supporting/aligning objectives and keeping each other well-informed
- Lead continuous process and system improvements and develop procedures and audits to ensure data integrity
- Conduct employee performance feedback and development
- Organize cross-training with other team members to ensure adequate payroll support
- Collaborate with business teams across EMEA for monthly GL reconciliation
- Support quarterly Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) review/reporting requirements and controls
- Provide backup approval and support for the EMEA & APAC payrolls
- Ensure mergers and acquisitions are integrated successfully
- Manage tax, benefit, and financial inquiries and audits as they relate to the assigned payrolls
- Participate in various People projects as needed
Who You Are:- Bachelor's degree in a Business related field
- Expert in the US Multi-State payroll and payroll tax knowledge
- Minimum of 7+ years of payroll experience, with a minimum of 3 years of managerial experience
- Excellent communication, system and analytical skills (able to quickly & effectively problem solve)
- Strong customer support leadership, resulting in a positive employee experience
- Experienced leader with high performing teams (has managed one or more employees directly)
- Versatile and flexible, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks and take directives on given assignments
- Knowledgeable in global mobility and equity payroll processing and reporting requirements (which includes RSU, Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly in Excel
- International payroll experience, especially in UK, Brazil, and Canada, a plus
- Basic knowledge of general ledger to support accounting inquiries and resolve payroll-related reconciling items
- Payroll provider management experience - including relationship, performance, contracts, & fees
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- CPP Certification, a plus
- Ability to work hours in different time zones to resolve critical issues if necessary
We acknowledge that many candidates may not meet every single role requirement listed above. If your experience looks a little different from our requirements but you believe that you can still bring value to the role, we'd love to see your application!
Who We Are:Criteo is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences and drive better commerce outcomes through its industry leading Commerce Media Platform.At Criteo, our culture is as unique as it is diverse. From our offices around the world or from home, our incredible team of 3,600 Criteos collaborates to develop an open and inclusive environment. We seek to ensure that all of our workers are treated equally, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender identity, gender, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, political opinion, pregnancy, migrant status, ethnicity, marital or family status, or other protected characteristics at all stages of the employment lifecycle including how we attract and recruit, through promotions, pay decisions, benefits, career progression and development. We aim to ensure employment decisions and actions are based solely on business-related considerations and not on protected characteristics. As outlined in our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we strictly forbid any kind of discrimination, harassment, mistreatment or bullying towards colleagues, clients, suppliers, stakeholders, shareholders, or any visitors of Criteo. All of this supports us in our mission to power the world's marketers with trusted and impactful advertising encouraging discovery, innovation and choice in an open internet.
Why Join Us:At Criteo, we take pride in being a caring culture and are committed to providing our employees with valuable benefits that support their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, their interests and the important life events. We aim to create a place where people can grow and learn from each other while having a meaningful impact. We want to set you up for success in your job, and an important part of that includes comprehensive perks & benefits. Benefits may vary depending on the country where you work and the nature of your employment with Criteo. When determining compensation, we carefully consider a wide range of job-related factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, education, and location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary.For employees based in the US, certain roles at Criteo are eligible for additional rewards, including quarterly or annual bonus and restricted stock units. US-based employees receive access to healthcare, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, family forming and wellness benefits, Flexible Work financial support, learning opportunities, and a robust annual leave plan including volunteer time off and summer vacation days.The US base salary pay range for this position per year is:$107,280 - 134,300