Global Payroll Specialist — Hybrid (UK & Intl)

Liberty HR Recruitment; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Liberty Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established international organisation to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist based in Portsmouth or Christchurch. The role covers UK and international payroll delivery within a collaborative team, with hybrid working options.

You will work with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing, compliance, and continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll role with strong UK payroll knowledge.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Experience with SSP, SMP, PAYE, NI and pension contributions.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end processing of UK and international payrolls.
• Prepare and validate payroll changes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, variance checks and payroll comparisons.
• Collaborate with external payroll providers to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with employee benefits and pension contributions administration.
• Respond to payroll queries with professional service.
• Maintain payroll records, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal stakeholders and identify process improvements.
• Support payroll projects and system/process changes.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Confidential handling

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

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Job description

Liberty Recruitment Group is partnering with a well-established international organisation to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist based in Portsmouth or Christchurch. The role covers UK and international payroll delivery within a collaborative team, with hybrid working options.

You will work with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure timely, accurate payroll processing, compliance, and continuous improvement across systems and processes.