EMEA Payroll Specialist (6 Month FTC)

Transunion; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading credit reference agency in the UK is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month FTC to manage accurate payroll processing for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The role involves full hire-to-retire processing, managing interactions with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with local laws. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or equivalent experience and proven payroll management skills. This hybrid position allows flexibility in work arrangements, promoting a balanced work-life integration.

Benefits

Excellent salary and bonus scheme

26 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Global paid wellness days off

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private health care

Access to diversity forums and communities

Friendly global business culture

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience of managing a payroll function.
• Experience of working in fast‑paced, complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for Europe, Middle East and Africa accurately.
• Manage full hire-to-retire processing related to Payroll.
• Drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Experience in payroll management

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

About TransUnion

TransUnion is a major credit reference agency, offering 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.

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist for a 6‑month FTC 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 deliverables to payroll stakeholders are satisfactory.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• 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 adaptations (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 and vacation and other accrued leave.
• Collect payroll and 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 to meet 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

You will make a significant impact on the payroll function within the Shared Services team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across EMEA and supporting our global delivery.

Benefits

• Excellent salary and bonus scheme.
• 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.
• Friendly, forward‑thinking global business culture.

Flexibility

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. If the role is advertised as full‑time, let us know if you're looking for a part‑time or flexible working arrangement and we can discuss this with you.

Additional Support

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals' talents and perspectives are valued. We offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to help you through the application process or to attend an interview.

Interview & Hiring Process

Most of our recruitment processes are virtual, so you'll meet 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. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies.

Work Arrangement

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

Job Title

Analyst, Payroll