Global Payroll Specialist — AI-Driven Global Operations

SymphonyAI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SymphonyAI is seeking a Global Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll across EMEA, APAC and North America, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting transformation initiatives.

You will partner with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to deliver seamless payroll services, drive process improvements, and contribute to payroll governance and audit readiness. The role offers exposure to global payroll systems and large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll across multiple jurisdictions in a global environment.
• Experience with outsourced payroll models and working with global payroll providers.
• Exposure to EMEA, APAC and North America payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll controls, compliance, governance and audit.
• Interest in leveraging AI, automation, and technology to improve payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple global jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review and reconcile payroll outputs including tax calculations and statutory deductions.
• Partner with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to ensure seamless payroll delivery.
• Maintain awareness of payroll legislation and governance across supported locations.
• Support payroll governance, controls, audit readiness and process standardization.
• Act as a payroll SME within project workstreams and support global payroll initiatives.
• Develop and maintain payroll process documentation and operating procedures.

Skills

Global payroll experience

Multinational payroll

Payroll controls and governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem solving

AI automation in payroll

Project/ transformation experience

SOX controls

Job description

SymphonyAI is seeking a Global Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll across EMEA, APAC and North America, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting transformation initiatives.

You will partner with HR, Finance and external payroll providers to deliver seamless payroll services, drive process improvements, and contribute to payroll governance and audit readiness. The role offers exposure to global payroll systems and large-scale projects.