EMEA Payroll Specialist

Transunion; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit reference agency in the UK is hiring a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll operations for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role involves processing payroll accurately, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or equivalent experience, have strong interpersonal skills, and show proficiency in managing payroll functions. Working flexibly is supported, with hybrid options available.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Global paid wellness days off

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private health care

Diversity forums and communities

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, complex environment required.
• Proven experience in payroll management essential.
• Ability to drive change and process improvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Europe, Middle East, and Africa accurately.
• Collate, input, and verify payroll data in compliance with regulations.
• Drive process improvements within payroll operations.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a demanding environment

Problem solving

Experience of managing a payroll function

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

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What We'll Bring:

We Are TransUnion:

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, and we offer specialist services in fraud, identity and risk management, automated decisioning and demographics. We support organisations across a variety of sectors including finance, retail, telecommunications, utilities, gaming, government and insurance.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our growing Shared Services team.

This role is specifically responsible for the processing of Europe, Middle East and Africa payrolls accurately and compliantly and ensuring that deliverables to payroll stakeholders are satisfactory.

Day to Day You'll Be:

• Full hire-to-retire processing as relates to Payroll.
• High level of involvement in overseas subsidiaries' Payroll.
• Drive continuous process improvements.
• Regular liaison and reviews with Financial Control, Business Partnering, FP&A and other key stakeholders.
• Involvement in wider finance initiatives to constantly evolve and improve the Group Finance function.
• Processing accurate payroll information with our third‑party payroll provider for employees based in EMEA. Instruct and control the payroll provider concerning all legal changes (e.g. withholding tax), non‑legal changes (e.g. new premium for accident insurance) and company internal adaptions (e.g. employee regulations).
• Collate, input, and verify payroll data, calculate overtime and other pay premiums, and enter payroll data in accordance with country regulations (e.g. withholding tax, social insurance etc.).
• Perform manual checks and controls.
• Perform payroll‑related functions under country and local laws, including but not limited to processing new hires, termination status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit.
• Receive and maintain payroll records and files including but not limited to sick time, vacation and other accrued leave.
• Collect payroll, benefit information from various sources, and provide monthly payroll instructions to our payroll provider.
• Control the monthly payroll records from payroll provider and approve the payroll.
• Respond to queries and support the stakeholders services team in process improvement and the development of guidelines.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in fast paced, complex environment.
• Proven experience of managing a payroll function.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Tenacious; drives work through to completion.
• Excellent diligence.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to drive change and process improvement.

Impact You'll Make:

What's In It For you?

• 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Global paid wellness days off + a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday.
• A generous contributory pension scheme + access to the TransUnion Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Private health care + a variety of physical, mental and financial fitness wellbeing programmes such as access to mindfulness tools.
• Access to our diversity forums and communities so you can get involved in causes close to your heart.

TransUnion – a place to grow:

If there's something on the list of essential / desirable skills that you can't quite tick off, don't let that put you off applying. We are open to exploring training and development opportunities for the right candidate to ensure you are successful.

We know imposter syndrome is real, lets confront it so we can continue to grow and thrive together.

Flexibility at TU:

We recognise that our people need the freedom to balance their day‑to‑day lives with their work. This is why we've set out to create inclusive and flexible policies and practices for you to accommodate all your responsibilities and needs: children, family and beyond. If the role is advertised as full time, don't let this stop you from applying. Let us know if you're looking for a part time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional support:

At TransUnion, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individual's talents and perspectives are valued. When you apply for a position with us, you're not just joining a team, you're becoming part of a community that celebrates differences and embraces equality. We understand that everyone has different needs, which is why we offer a range of reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview with us by contacting (url removed).

Interview & Hiring Process:

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll get to know our hiring managers and teams over the phone and through video. If we need you to attend a physical in‑person interview your recruiter will inform you of this.

We do not accept any unsolicited CV's from recruitment agencies. If you are a recruitment agency on our PSL our talent team will contact you directly should we require any assistance.

#LI-Hybrid

Find out more about Life At TU UK:

(url removed) is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in‑person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Sr Analyst, Payroll