Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Languages

Timeline

Nadege SILVA SEMEDO

Liverpool,ENG

Summary

International Payroll Specialist with extensive experience managing end-to-end EMEA payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions. Skilled in coordinating with global payroll providers, ensuring full compliance with local regulations, and delivering accurate, timely payroll in complex, fast-paced environments. Recognized for strong stakeholder management, expertise in French payroll, and the ability to streamline processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and control.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Brambles

London, ENG

10.2025 - Current

Led end-to-end payroll processing for French market, ensuring timely and accurate delivery with third-party providers.
Served as primary payroll contact for HR, finance, and business stakeholders, resolving payroll-related issues efficiently.
Monitored legislative changes to ensure payroll compliance, updating processes and informing local HR teams.
Managed statutory reporting and payments for France, ensuring timely monthly submissions and accurate year-end activities.

International Payroll Specialist

Ebury

London, ENG

10.2022 - 10.2025

Oversee end-to-end payroll processes for EU operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution for employees across multiple countries- France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Czech Republic
Monitored EMEA payroll regulations, ensuring compliance with changes in the regulatory landscape.
Collaborated with HR, Finance, Legal, and Audit teams to integrate and align payroll processes and information.
Built and maintained relationships with external payroll providers, ensuring performance met service level agreements.

EMEA Payroll Specialist

WeWork

London

04.2022 - 07.2022

Manage the end-to-end payroll process for EMEA countries- France, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic and Russia
Reviewed and reconciled payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance within deadlines
Produced gross reconciliation analysis and net payments for managerial approval
Acted as the first line contact for queries from employees, internal partners, and vendors, facilitating timely resolutions.

EMEA Payroll specialist

FTI CONSULTING

London

08.2021 - 03.2022

Reviewing and checking all aspects of Payroll processing, Starters, Leavers, Variable data e.g. bonus, advances, leave, salary sacrifice, and Benefits processed through payroll for France, Finland, Denmark and Israel markets
Liaised daily with key stakeholders including payroll providers, HR, employees, benefits team, and office managers to ensure smooth payroll operations.
Liaising with the Finance teams to ensure all relevant payments to local tax authorities and 3rd party providers are processed accurately and timely
Reconciling payrolls prior to sending for approval

EMEA Payroll analyst

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB

Chester

03.2020 - 08.2021

Processed monthly payroll for France, Belgium, and UAE markets, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with external payroll provider.
Ensured accurate and timely payments to third-party providers, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Collaborated with Finance team to compile and present payroll reports, enhancing decision-making with accurate data.
Responded to employees' questions and inquiries professionally and promptly.

Payroll specialist

ADMINME- SAFEGUARD GLOBAL

Lisbon

01.2018 - 03.2020

Produce accurate monthly payrolls
Managed payroll administration tasks to ensure smooth operations
Ensured compliance with payroll legislation and obligations
Ensure the efficient transfer of employee information from the client's inputs to the in- house payroll system

Sales associate

SERVICE SOURCE

Liverpool

01.2016 - 09.2017

Managed end-to-end product/service renewal sales process via phone and email, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention
Utilized CRM technology to track renewal activity and research accounts, maximizing business retention opportunities
Partnered with internal and external clients to foster strong relationships and enhance collaboration
Administratively focused and highly goal-oriented with renewal sales targets

HR Assistant

CHRONODRIVE

Cannes

01.2012 - 09.2015

Payroll
Recruitment
Personnel Administration
Employment law compliances
Ensure monthly payroll is processed accurately and on time with external payroll provider
Liaising with the Finance team to provide accurate payroll reports
Respond to employees questions and inquiries in a professional and timely manner or escalate where appropriate
Ensure the French third party providers payments are made accurately and on time

Education

Master of Science - International HR Management

John Moores University

Liverpool

01-2018

Bachelor of Business Administration - HR Management

Business School INEAD

FRANCE, Vitrolles

06-2012

Bachelor of Business Administration - Languages and Business

University

FRANCE, Nice

06-2010