Global Payroll Analyst | Compliance & Reporting

Gm Performance Power Units; Watford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

401(k) plan including company match

Employer-paid life insurance and disa­

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for US and UK operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will partner with HR to support compensation strategies and maintain strict payroll controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Dayforce HCM expertise, multi-state payroll experience, and knowledge of payroll regulations. You will contribute to process improvements and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• 3+ years of payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 3+ years of payroll processing experience in multi-state payroll and compliance reporting.
• 3+ years experience supporting US payroll operations and payroll compliance requirements.
• 3+ years of 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.
• Proven ability to develop, analyze, reconcile, and present payroll data for compliance and decision making.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance regulations.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and deadlines.

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 HR for payroll deadlines, auditing, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
• Maintain relationships with payroll vendors and ensure accurate payroll reporting.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee inquiries promptly.
• Support payroll system configuration updates in Dayforce HCM (or applicable platform).
• Adhere to auditing procedures to ensure accuracy for each payroll cycle and state tax allocations.
• Enter and validate payroll and benefit information into related systems following SOPs.

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Dayforce HCM

Microsoft Excel

Payroll compliance

Timekeeping administration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

GM Performance Power Units in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll for US and UK operations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will partner with HR to support compensation strategies and maintain strict payroll controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Dayforce HCM expertise, multi-state payroll experience, and knowledge of payroll regulations. You will contribute to process improvements and audit readiness.