Global Payroll Specialist (Multi-Country)

Sokin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sokin in London is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time pay across multiple jurisdictions. You will work with external providers, local advisers, and Finance to keep payroll data accurate and reconciled.

The role collaborates with the Head of FP&A and the Compensation & Benefits Manager on salary reviews, bonuses, and pensions, while maintaining GDPR compliance and data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands-on payroll experience, preferably running full-cycle payroll in a growing business.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, tax, and statutory deductions in relevant jurisdictions.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets with ability to reconcile and analyse large data sets.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. ADP, Papaya Global, Deel, Xero, Sage, BambooHR).
• Exceptional attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end monthly payroll for all operating locations, including data collection, payment, and payslip distribution.
• Manage multi-country payroll with external providers and local advisers; review outputs against source data.
• Provide payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations to Finance each month; support month-end and year-end close.
• Maintain payroll data accuracy in HRIS and payroll systems; ensure GDPR compliance and data confidentiality.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

HRIS experience

Education

CIPP/CIPD payroll qualification

Tools

ADP

Papaya Global

Deel

Xero

Sage

BambooHR

Job description

Sokin in London is seeking a Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate, on-time pay across multiple jurisdictions. You will work with external providers, local advisers, and Finance to keep payroll data accurate and reconciled.

The role collaborates with the Head of FP&A and the Compensation & Benefits Manager on salary reviews, bonuses, and pensions, while maintaining GDPR compliance and data confidentiality.