Global Payroll Specialist – Hybrid & Growth

AAB; Kingswells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (plus public holidays)

Enhanced parental leave

Paid volunteering day

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Death in Service benefit

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance policies

Hybrid working model

Agile working culture

Modern office spaces

Job summary

AAB is a leading professional services firm delivering payroll, audit, tax, and more across the UK, Ireland, and USA. The Global Payroll Analyst will process global payrolls, collaborate with international teams, and help maintain payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with a dedicated team in Aberdeen, supported by a hybrid working model, training opportunities, and a strong emphasis on development, accuracy, and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in payroll or a related operational role.
• Interest in developing expertise in global and international payroll delivery.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders or international teams is beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High level of attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work independently, using initiative, and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to translate ideas into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process global and international payrolls, seeking guidance where required from the Global Payroll Advisor or relevant Service Lines
• Support personal technical development by researching solutions to payroll-related issues
• Assist with the implementation of new payrolls under the direction of the Global Payroll Advisor and Global Assistant Manager
• Support the management of Global Partners and maintain a high level of cultural awareness
• Attend client meetings, when required, to build and strengthen client relationships and gain exposure to client-facing activities
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge library of payroll processes for countries in which the business operates
• Create, maintain, and update accurate client process manuals for assigned payrolls, ensuring documentation meets departmental standards
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of all global payroll systems and related software
• Act as first-line support for trainees and assistants, providing day-to-day guidance and assistance
• Investigate, resolve, and respond to payroll correspondence and complex client or employee queries via the employee helpdesk

Skills

Payroll experience

Global payroll

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Microsoft Office skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AAB is a leading professional services firm delivering payroll, audit, tax, and more across the UK, Ireland, and USA. The Global Payroll Analyst will process global payrolls, collaborate with international teams, and help maintain payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.

You will work with a dedicated team in Aberdeen, supported by a hybrid working model, training opportunities, and a strong emphasis on development, accuracy, and client service excellence.