Analyst, Global Payroll

Wellington Management Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Management Company is seeking a Payroll Analyst based in London to serve as a key subject matter expert for payroll operations across APAC and EMEA. This role requires strong collaboration across Finance, HR, and global business functions.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of payroll experience, preferably with hands-on processing across multiple countries. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with payroll processes and liaising with stakeholders to resolve payroll-related matters.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of payroll experience.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience across multiple countries.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of payroll operations across APAC and EMEA.
• Review and oversee payroll inputs and outputs.
• Coordinate payroll activities ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

The Payroll Analyst serves as a key subject matter expert for payroll operations across APAC and EMEA, supporting the delivery, oversight, and continuous improvement of complex multi‑jurisdictional payroll processes. This role partners with Payroll Analysts in the UK and Tokyo as part of the Global Payroll team, and liaises with stakeholders in the Americas. Based in the EMEA Finance and Administration team in London, the position operates at the intersection of Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and other global business functions, requiring strong collaboration, sound judgment, and a high degree of professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end delivery and oversight of payroll operations across APAC and EMEA countries.
• Review and provide quality oversight of payroll inputs and outputs such as salary changes, bonuses, statutory deductions, benefits, pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, leave‑related payments, and off‑cycle transactions.
• Own and coordinate daily, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end payroll activities, ensuring deadlines, reporting requirements, reconciliations, and control procedures are completed in accordance with internal governance standards and local statutory obligations.
• Serve as trusted partner to HR, Benefits, Finance, Global Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Global Mobility, and other internal stakeholders, ensuring timely employee data changes, payroll funding coordination, and resolution of payroll‑related matters.
• Maintain governance over payroll compliance across APAC and EMEA, monitoring legislative developments, interpreting regulatory requirements, and applying controls to support adherence to local tax, labor, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Oversee relationships with external payroll service providers and other third parties, driving service quality and compliance, and coordinating support for audits, regulatory reviews, and tax authority inquiries.
• Maintain payroll systems, records, and key Workday configurations, including taxes, earnings, deductions, and general ledger mapping.
• Partner with Accounting and Treasury to support payroll journals, account reconciliations, and cash forecasting.
• Contribute to global payroll continuity and resilience by providing cross‑regional support, acting as back‑up for EMEA payroll activities, and facilitating smooth transition of expatriate payrolls.
• Proactively identify process risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, escalating issues and contributing to automation and process enhancement initiatives.

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• Five to seven years of payroll experience.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Hands‑on payroll processing experience, preferably across multiple countries.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience with payroll systems and related tools; Workday experience is preferable.
• Strong service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem‑solving, judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Comfort working in an environment with seasonal peaks and year‑end deliverables.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Wellington Management is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

For more information, visit https://www.wellington.com/en/