Senior Payroll Specialist

Job summary
Permanent contract
London
Fully-remote
Salary: Not specified
Experience: > 5 years
Skills & expertise
HRIS software
Confidentiality
Communication skills
Payroll
Excel
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Job description

  • The Senior Global Payroll Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring the seamless processing of payroll across multiple countries
  • This position requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in payroll compliance, general ledger functions, and international payroll operations
  • Working independently with minimal supervision, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
  • End-to-End Payroll Processing: Accurately process scheduled monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across multiple countries, including bonuses, commissions, and off-cycle payroll runs
  • Payroll Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure payroll adheres to local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while maintaining strict internal controls
  • Audit & Reconciliation: Conduct detailed audits of payroll data, validate reports, and reconcile payroll before and after transmission
  • Payroll Documentation: Maintain accurate payroll records, ensuring compliance with audit and reporting requirements
  • HR & Payroll Data Management: Track and review UKG’s HR payroll Integration files files for compensation updates, benefit changes, and new hires
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and third-party vendors to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve discrepancies
  • Global Payroll Coordination: Partner with UKG to ensure smooth payroll processing and compliance in international markets
  • Employee Support & Communication: Address payroll-related inquiries, providing clear and timely resolutions to employee concerns
  • Reporting & Analysis: Prepare payroll-related financial reports for , Accounting, and Finance teams as needed
  • Year-End Processing & Tax Compliance: Assist with year-end reporting and collaborate with UKG to complete international tax filings
  • General Ledger & Accounting: Manage payroll-related journal entries and support month-end and year-end closing processes
  • As a key member of the Global Payroll team, you will collaborate with global finance, HR, and payroll service providers to enhance payroll processes and ensure timely and compliant payroll execution

Benefits

  • Company equity
  • Retirement programs
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and “wellness” days and company wide winter break
  • Generous, flexible time off
  • 6 months fully paid parental leave
  • Learning & Development stipend
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back, including charitable donation match
  • Free resources and support for your mental wellbeing

Preferred experience

  • Payroll Experience: 5+ years of global payroll experience, including working with third-party payroll providers, are required
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office, with experience in payroll software systems. Experience with the implementation of payroll software systems
  • Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for accuracy in payroll processing
  • Compliance Expertise: Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements
  • Confidentiality & Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Communication & Problem-Solving: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns and collaborate effectively with various teams
  • Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
  • Team Player Mentality: Strong work ethic with a proactive, solution-driven approach to challenges. A desire or willingness to expand knowledge to new areas/geographies
  • Organizational & Multitasking Abilities: Proven ability to manage multiple payroll cycles, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment

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