Overview The Manager, Payroll Operations is responsible for the accurate, compliant and timely payroll and related necessary legal requirements such as social securities and taxes for a group of European countries. The Manager, Payroll Operations sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with the other Managers and the team. The Manager provides operational direction to a team of on-site and remote Payroll Coordinators. The Manager sets priorities for and coaches associates to meet deadlines. Responsibilities Provide direction and management to part of the payroll team, including goal setting, performance assessment, counselling and ongoing training and development Ensuring the timely, compliant and accurate payment of multi-country payroll processing Relationship management with payroll vendors and ensure payroll vendor cost control Liaise with the HR and C&B teams on issues, policy changes, legal and regulatory requirements Keep up to date with changes in social security and tax requirements and monitor the effect of these changes on the company and inform other departments when necessary. Comply with all internal control procedures and SOX requirement and improve (SOX) internal controls and process flowcharts when necessary. Continuous assessment of payroll related process improvement opportunities Provides expertise on formulating requirements based on current processes, testing the new system and updating manuals Participate and prepare for internal and external audits. The Manager works closely with the Operations and Payroll Accounting departments on all payroll related issues. Expected to resolve escalations coming from the team and payroll stakeholders by effective communication lines, setting up and directing action plans and making a difference. Qualifications Bachelor/ College / HBO level Education in Business related studies At least 3 - 5 years of work experience in a managerial payroll position, having gained a high level of functional knowledge, knowledge of international and industry standards Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence internal/external parties Clear and effective communications skills. Team player with service-oriented attitude Analytical thinker who understands processes Fluent spoken and written English. Pro-active, well organized and flexible Receptive to new ideas Leadership and mentoring skills PeopleSoft experience is a plus Foot Locker is entitled to assign other duties than those associated with the position as described above, if such would be in the best interest of the Company. Benefits Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w) Employee Discount on in-store and online products Casual Sneaker Culture Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs Career development and growth in an ambitious international team Travel reimbursement Access to premium wellness apps Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription Pension Plan Discounted Collective Health plans Activities organized by our Social Committee #