Global Payroll Specialist — UK & Europe (35h/wk)

Confidential; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage UK and European payrolls within a global, people-focused culture. This full-time, permanent role (35 hours per week) works with external payroll providers and HR colleagues to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance while supporting HR administration and system improvements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of UK payroll experience, exposure to European payrolls, experience with outsourced providers, strong Excel skills, and the

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UK payroll experience, with exposure to European or international payrolls desirable.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance and payroll controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and organisational skills.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees and stakeholders at all levels.
• Previous HR administration experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coordinating payroll activities across the UK and Europe.
• Validating payroll data including starters, leavers, salary changes and employee amendments.
• Working closely with outsourced payroll providers to ensure payrolls are delivered accurately and on time.
• Completing payroll reconciliations, reporting and compliance checks.
• Responding to payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Supporting time and attendance administration and related reporting.
• Maintaining employee records and HR systems.
• Assisting with HR administration including absence management, family leave administration and employee documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and HR processes.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across HR, Finance and the wider business

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

UK payroll

European payroll exposure

Outsourced payroll management

Excel

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage UK and European payrolls within a global, people-focused culture. This full-time, permanent role (35 hours per week) works with external payroll providers and HR colleagues to maintain payroll accuracy and compliance while supporting HR administration and system improvements.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of UK payroll experience, exposure to European payrolls, experience with outsourced providers, strong Excel skills, and the