Samuel Craig
About Samuel Craig
Samuel Craig serves as the Payroll & HR Shared Services Manager EMEA at Venator Materials Plc, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in geography from Northumbria University and extensive experience in payroll management across various organizations.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Samuel Craig serves as the Payroll & HR Shared Services Manager EMEA at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2018. He operates from Wynyard, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. In this role, he manages global payroll operations across multiple countries, including Belgium, Netherlands, Russia, Brazil, Canada, India, Dubai, France, and South Africa. He utilizes Workday HRIS for managing UK Payroll and HR administration, ensuring effective and accurate payroll processing by maintaining close contact with third-party payroll providers.
Professional Background
Before joining Venator Materials, Samuel Craig worked at Siemens as the Deputy Payroll Manager from 2015 to 2018. His career also includes a role at Capita Employee Benefits, where he served as Operations Manager / Team Leader from 2014 to 2015, and as Quality Assurance, Complaints & Training Officer from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked as a Payroll Administrator and Subject Matter Expert at Capita Employee Benefits from 2010 to 2014, gaining extensive experience in payroll and HR operations.
Education and Qualifications
Samuel Craig studied at Northumbria University, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Geography from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provided him with analytical skills and a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in payroll and HR management.
Focus on Process Improvement
In his current position at Venator Materials, Samuel Craig emphasizes consistent process improvement and team knowledge development. He engages directly with HR Business Partners on policy topics and contract construction, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of payroll and HR services within the organization.