Global Payroll Specialist

JGA Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in London is looking for a Global Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll delivery across the UK and multiple international locations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in payroll, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to ensure compliance with payroll controls. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of 3 days in the office, with a competitive salary of £45,000-£60,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in international and outsourced payroll models essential.
• Confident communicator with proven vendor management skills.
• Ability to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll delivery across UK and international locations.
• Act as primary contact for outsourced payroll provider.
• Ensure compliance and alignment with internal policies.

Skills

Strong experience in payroll

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Strong numeracy

Advanced Excel capability

Knowledge of compliance and governance

Job description

Global Payroll Specialist

📍 London

💼 Permanent - Full-Time or Part-Time

💰 £45,000-£60,000

🏢 Hybrid: Minimum 3 Days in Office

Be part of a high-performing finance function within a leading global investor.

This role sits at the heart of a growing international business — perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, multi-jurisdictional environment.

✨ Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll delivery across UK and multiple international locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for the outsourced payroll provider, managing performance, queries, SLAs and escalations.
• Ensure strong governance, robust controls and alignment with internal policies.
• Support reporting and audit processes, ensuring data accuracy and high-quality documentation.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance and stakeholders across regions to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Monitor legislative changes and drive process improvements with the vendor.

🌟 Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong experience in payroll, ideally including international and outsourced payroll models.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.
• Strong numeracy and advanced Excel capability.
• Knowledge of compliance, governance and payroll controls.

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