Job Description

Payroll Manager

Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment. We operate at scale. As part of Flutter Entertainment, we play an essential role in the Group's goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, developing innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide.
We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions, keeping a people-first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritize flexibility as we strive to deliver the best technological products and tackle the greatest industry cha lenges.
Recognizing that everyone brings their own strengths, backgrounds and new perspectives, we empower you to be yourself. That uniqueness shapes the culture of belonging we are so proud of.

The Role

Responsible for managing the team in Porto & Malta to ensure compliance and accurate processing of payrolls for the Porto, Malta & Ceuta. This team sits within the HR Operations function reporting to the Head of Payroll.

The role requires a combination of critical skills, solid leadership, capability and a strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processing, including payroll tax compliance and system knowledge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and motivate the team to ensure a positive working environment and team stability;
• Review and define payroll processes in line with current policies and timetables to ensure consistency and accuracy across the payrolls;
• Review and recommend checks, balances and reporting to ensure best in class governance;
• Set-up and monitor team KPIs;
• Build a strong reputation for the payroll team within the HR Ops and wider business;
• Build and manage relationships with internal teams e.g. finance, banking, tax and reward;
• Manage local tax queries and reporting;
• Manage more complex payroll requirements e.g. shadow payrolls, executive payrolls, share plan exercise tax processing;
• Be prepared to manage payrolls directly to cover busy periods and holidays;
• Be knowledgeable about existing and new legislation and ensure all processes adhere to requirements. Advise management on required actions;
• Manage 3rd party supplier relationships with payroll provider, building a positive relationship and ensuring that that the providers meet our requirements at all times;
• Manage Year end and other statutory returns;
• Have in depth knowledge of payroll system and build, background and calculation set-up;
• Ensure all upgrades to payroll system are performed and updated within time frame;
• Ensure all new pay elements are implemented and tested;
• Conduct integrity checks on system and participate in projects to develop processes identifying improvements and implementing changes;
• Work closely with team members to cross training;
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, as required by the Senior Payroll Manager.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong Payroll Manager experience;
• Significant experience of managing a team;
• Experience of defining and setting up new processes;
• Results oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Ability to identify problems and offer pragmatic and simple solutions;
• Strong focus on customer service;
• Ability to work effectively with other teams;
• Strong numerical and advanced analytical and Excel skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both oral and written;
• Self-Starter;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own work as well as work of others;
• Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines;
• A proven track record in a high-volume payroll environment;
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality;
• Experience with Workday/ADP payroll system software an advantage;
• Detailed knowledge of local legislation.

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So ... are you in?

Equal opportunities
At Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply.
We are committed to including everyone regardless of their race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion.
Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any accommodations to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to accommodations@blip.pt .
We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.