Global Payroll Administrator

Canonical; City of Edinburgh; Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Global Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end global payroll and contractor payments. This role emphasizes accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing across various jurisdictions. With a commitment to fostering a remote work culture, the company offers a distributed work environment where you can thrive. Join a team that values continuous learning with an annual development budget and performance bonuses. If you're detail-oriented and proactive in improving processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Learning Budget

Performance Bonuses

Biannual Team Sprints

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll roles or with outsourced payroll bureaus.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Manage payroll deadlines and prepare payroll reports.
• Improve systems for seamless HR, Payroll, and Finance integration.

Skills

Payroll Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Software Proficiency

Job description

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Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Our customers include leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across sectors. We are a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries, and few office-based roles. Teams meet 2-4 times yearly in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.

We seek an exceptional payroll administrator experienced with outsourced payroll bureaus (US, UK, EU, or other jurisdictions) to manage our end-to-end global payroll and contractor payments. You should have domain expertise in processing payroll across different countries, be reliable, diligent, detail-oriented, and proactive in improving processes.

Location: This role can be office-based in London or remote, reporting to our Global Financial Controller.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
2. Process payroll/contractor data systematically.
3. Manage payroll deadlines and monthly tasks.
4. Prepare payroll reports and provide data to finance.
5. Maintain GDPR compliance and payroll confidentiality.
6. Handle payroll queries, resolving or escalating as needed.
7. Improve systems and processes for seamless HR, Payroll, and Finance integration.
8. Update payroll policies and document new procedures.
9. Support projects related to Finance and HR.
10. Assist with reporting and audit queries for Finance.
11. Support future payroll expansion projects.
12. Manage payroll correspondence and act as escalation point.
13. Build strong cross-functional relationships and with vendors for service and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll roles or working with outsourced payroll bureaus.
• Excellent communication skills across internal teams and external parties.
• Strong process, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills, deadline-oriented.
• Proficiency with software systems and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Distributed work environment with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Annual compensation review and performance bonuses.
• Additional benefits reflecting our values and local needs.

About Canonical:

Canonical pioneers open source, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. We hire globally, set high standards, and foster a remote work culture since 2004. Join us to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and innovate.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all applicants.