Global Payroll Analyst — US/UK Compliance & Audits

Gm Performance Power Units; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 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 processing for US and UK teams within the Human Resources department.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with payroll regulations, and collaboration with HR to support compensation strategies and audits. Candidates should bring multi-state payroll experience and strong Excel skills to drive timely reporting and issue resolution.

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 handling 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 and workforce data to support compliance, financial reporting, and business decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance regulations.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Payroll compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

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

Tools

Dayforce HCM

Job description

GM Performance Power Units is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll processing for US and UK teams within the Human Resources department.

The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with payroll regulations, and collaboration with HR to support compensation strategies and audits. Candidates should bring multi-state payroll experience and strong Excel skills to drive timely reporting and issue resolution.