Global Payroll Lead - UK & Europe Compliance

Global Payments Uk Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to manage UK and European payroll processing and compliance. You will partner with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors to ensure timely, accurate payroll runs and stakeholder satisfaction.

You will stay updated on local regulations, conduct audits, and provide clear payroll reporting while maintaining GDPR compliance and data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years payroll experience.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Experience with UK payroll processes for multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Execute preparation and processing of UK & European payrolls with deadlines.
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors per SLA.
• Audit payroll data for accuracy of gross, tax, and deductions.
• Stay current with local legislation to ensure compliance.
• Maintain data integrity in HRIS/Payroll systems.
• Respond to queries and provide payroll reports.
• Maintain confidentiality; adhere to GDPR.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numeracy

Deadline management

Excel skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Global Payments UK Ltd. is seeking an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to manage UK and European payroll processing and compliance. You will partner with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors to ensure timely, accurate payroll runs and stakeholder satisfaction.

You will stay updated on local regulations, conduct audits, and provide clear payroll reporting while maintaining GDPR compliance and data integrity across systems.