Lead Payroll Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the lead payroll opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for system and payroll procedural information to various senior leaders in the HR and Finance divisions when strategic projects include changes to systems, policies and procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Payroll/Time tracking background will be a big advantage
• Intercultural & international awareness and experience
• Ease to learn new applications
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll system preferred
• Experience with Great Plains – Dynamics payroll module preferred
• Strong knowledge working on in-house automated multi-state payroll
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing computer applications (Word, Excel and HRIS programs)
• Strong knowledge of tax requirements for multi-state payrolls

In response to your job posting for lead payroll, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for support in the development and maintenance of written company payroll policies and procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Assess the Risk evaluation of payroll process and provide appropriate solution to mitigate the risk
• Excellent management skills and knowledge of HR/payroll systems
• High attention to details and strong interpersonal skills
• Exposure in multinational working environment will be highly advantageous
• Possess excellent business acumen and negotiation skills to lead, influence and engage across the different business units
• Determine methods and procedures on new payroll processes and provide guidance to internal and external partners
• Proven track record in career progression
• Sound business judgement, strategic and analytical capabilities

Please consider me for the lead payroll opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for high level customer service to internal and external customers and assists the Payroll Supervisor in communicating pertinent information about payroll’s policies & procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Ensure management requirements for HR and payroll reporting are met
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on compliance requirements
• Structured approach to managing changes in payroll systems/ databases (planning, executing, testing)
• Collaborative approach to working with other businesses, and different departments within own business
• Extensive working knowledge of all aspects of running payrolls in a multinational environment
• Experience of vendor management and working to/ implementing service level agreements
• Strong Excel skills and computer literacy
• Previous experience of working in a centralised pan-European Finance team

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the lead payroll position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations to management on payroll policies and implement policies and procedures as directed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Significant knowledge working with an HRIS system (SAP preferred)
• Expatriate tax knowledge preferred
• Good understanding of SOX and payroll related impacts
• Energized by working in a fast paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent and demonstrated communication, collaboration and consulting skills
• Understands the importance of data integrity and knows how to use data to identify and solve problems
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) to communicate effectively with peers, attorneys, end users and all levels of corporate management
• College graduate preferred but will consider others with extensive payroll or IWO experience

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the lead payroll position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support in the development and maintenance of written departmental payroll policies and procedures.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in UK payroll
• Experience in leading people within a demanding and highly professional working environment
• Experience in an outsourcing environment is highly desirable
• To be able to adapt to change
• Knowledge of various Time and Attendance policies and operations
• Experiencing of working with senior technologists/technical teams in a lean and agile environment
• Track record in delivering business value by developing configurations and iterative solutions improvements
• Excellent customer-centric vision and team leadership skills