Global Payroll Analyst – Compliance, Analytics & UK/US Pay

Gm Performance Power Units; Bradford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for US and UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with HR. The role supports compensation strategies and serves as a payroll expert across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with Dayforce HCM and Excel. Join a dynamic motorsport environment focused on precision and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 3+ years payroll experience in fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years multi-state payroll and compliance reporting.
• 3+ years experience supporting US payroll operations and payroll compliance requirements.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with Dayforce HCM and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience performing payroll audits, reconciliations, and payroll compliance reviews.
• Experience supporting hourly non-exempt workforce timekeeping administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer bi-weekly, monthly, and off cycle payrolls for salaried and hourly employees across GMPPU (US & UK).
• Ensure compliance with US federal and state payroll regulations, international pay practices, and company policies.
• Coordinate with Human Resources for payroll deadlines, auditing, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with payroll vendors and ensure accurate payroll reporting (e.g., earnings statements, tax filings, and wage garnishments).
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support payroll system configuration updates in Dayforce HCM (or applicable platform).
• Adhere to auditing procedures and practices to ensure accuracy for each payroll cycle, including validation of proper state tax allocations and employee notices, as well as overall organizational compliance.
• Enter and validate payroll and benefit information into related systems and follow all standard operating procedures.
• Develop, analyze, reconcile, and present payroll and workforce data to support compliance, financial reporting, and business decision-making.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Microsoft Excel

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for US and UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with HR. The role supports compensation strategies and serves as a payroll expert across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency with Dayforce HCM and Excel. Join a dynamic motorsport environment focused on precision and performance.