Global Payroll Lead — Multinational Compliance & GL

Zuora, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Volunteer matching

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Zuora, Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-growing environment.

You’ll manage monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly staff, oversee audits, and collaborate with HR, Accounting, Legal, and third-party providers (including UKG) to resolve discrepancies and support year-end tax filings while protecting data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of global payroll experience, including working with third-party payroll providers, are required.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and international payroll compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and MS Office, with experience in payroll software systems.
• Experience with the implementation of payroll software systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with a keen eye for accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to address employee concerns and collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Organizational and multitasking abilities; capable of managing multiple payroll cycles.
• Team player mentality and willingness to expand knowledge to new geographies.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Payroll Processing for multiple countries, including bonuses and off-cycle runs.
• Payroll Compliance & Accuracy to local laws and regulations.
• Audit & Reconciliation of payroll data before and after transmission.
• Payroll Documentation and record-keeping for audits.
• HR & Payroll Data Management in UKG integrations and updates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with HR, Accounting, Legal, and vendors.
• Global Payroll Coordination with international markets.
• Employee support and timely resolution of payroll inquiries.
• Reporting & Analysis for Finance teams as needed.
• Year-End Processing & Tax Compliance in collaboration with UKG.

Skills

Global payroll

Payroll compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

Excel

MS Office

UKG Pro

Job description

Zuora, Inc. is seeking a Senior Global Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a fast-growing environment.

You’ll manage monthly payrolls for salaried and hourly staff, oversee audits, and collaborate with HR, Accounting, Legal, and third-party providers (including UKG) to resolve discrepancies and support year-end tax filings while protecting data confidentiality.