Global Payroll & Payments Specialist (EMEA/APAC)

Testing Site - JPMC; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a HRGO Cash Management – Payments Specialist to drive payroll funding and related payments for EMEA and APAC. You will partner with HR, Finance and tech to improve processes and ensure timely, accurate payments for employees and partners.

The role emphasizes controls, data accuracy, and collaboration across regions to support business objectives while delivering reliable financial operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in payment operations or finance with progression.
• Experience working to strict deadlines in a controls‑focused environment, with emphasis on controls, quality and data accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail with investigative and query-handling skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including formulas and data management.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to build partnerships across HR, Finance, and Technology.
• Good payroll knowledge with ability to perform manual calculations.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to change.
• Customer-focused approach with commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll funding and related payments for EMEA and APAC, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute manual payments including pension plan funding, medical/insurance premiums, shortfall funding, and payroll corrections via payment systems across the region.
• Generate remittances to statutory authorities and support annual incentive payments.
• Perform and review international fund transfers via various payment systems.
• Execute and report on required foreign exchange (FX) trades for EMEA and APAC locations.
• Monitor and adhere to internal controls, escalating issues promptly and effectively.
• Participate in control environment activities, including testing and audit support.
• Prepare and report on APAC and EMEA metrics.
• Identify opportunities for process and system enhancements and support development, testing and implementation of improvements.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain ownership of process documentation and team performance.

Skills

Payment operations

Controls & data accuracy

MS Excel

Stakeholder partnering

Payroll knowledge

Time management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Query handling

Project management

Tools

Payment systems

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a HRGO Cash Management – Payments Specialist to drive payroll funding and related payments for EMEA and APAC. You will partner with HR, Finance and tech to improve processes and ensure timely, accurate payments for employees and partners.

The role emphasizes controls, data accuracy, and collaboration across regions to support business objectives while delivering reliable financial operations.