EMEA Payroll Specialist - Hybrid, 12–15M FTC

ISG (Information Services Group); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG (Information Services Group) in the United Kingdom seeks an EMEA Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across Europe, including expat payroll. The role is a maternity FTC with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Guildford office, supporting HR administration and liaising with external providers.

The role requires 2+ years in EMEA payroll, CIPP qualification (desirable), strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a payroll/finance function, in a fast-paced commercial organization with a high level of knowledge and exposure to international payrolls.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in EMEA payroll.
• Full CIPP level qualification or equivalent desirable.
• All aspects of general office administration; HR administration experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Competent IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and mathematical knowledge.
• Knowledge of the following systems would be advantageous: UKG Pro, UKG One View.
• Problem solving and logical thinking.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret complex information.
• Time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Previous exposure to expat payrolls would be advantageous.
• Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days a week in our Guildford office.
• Respecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Managing and coping with demanding situations.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Team player.
• Adaptable.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end monthly payroll processing for multiple European countries.
• Compile and verify variable payroll data and send to external provider.
• Process new starters and leavers through payroll and benefits.
• Review and approve payroll reports; correct errors for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Finance to arrange salary, taxes and benefit payments.
• Work with external payroll company to ensure year-end reports are completed.
• Maintain payroll records electronically and on paper for audit compliance.
• Provide advice on payroll and pension legislation to stakeholders.
• Liaise with tax advisors, pension providers, and tax offices on queries.
• Be first point of contact for complex payroll queries and manual calculations.

Skills

Payroll/finance experience

EMEA payroll experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptable

Education

CIPP level qualification

Tools

UKG Pro

UKG One View

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

ISG (Information Services Group) in the United Kingdom seeks an EMEA Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll operations across Europe, including expat payroll. The role is a maternity FTC with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Guildford office, supporting HR administration and liaising with external providers.

The role requires 2+ years in EMEA payroll, CIPP qualification (desirable), strong IT skills, and excellent attention to detail to meet tight deadlines.