Lead Payroll Specialist

Global Payments; Leicester Forest East; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Lead Payroll Specialist to streamline UK and European payroll operations within a global organisation. You will lead payroll activities, ensuring timely, accurate processing and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Working with in-house and outsourced vendors, you will uphold data integrity, manage audits, and respond to payroll queries while supporting regulatory changes and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in payroll administration/specialist/analyst role.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Execute UK & European payroll processing to meet deadlines with high quality.
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and ensure SLAs are met.
• Perform final payroll data audits for accuracy of wages, tax withholdings and deductions.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Payroll data processing

Job description

Ready to take your career global?Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to join our ever evolving payroll team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Summary of This Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to fulfil this diverse role.
You will ensure the smooth operation of multiple UK and European payrolls through partnering with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors. You will ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are met and the end user experience is of high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity at a global organisation.

What You’ll Own

• Execute the preparation and processing of UK & European Payrolls ensuring deadlines are met and high-quality standards are consistently delivered leading to a good employee experience
• Manage the relationship with external payroll vendors and ensure adherence to agreed SLA’s and expected service delivery standards
• Perform final audits of payroll data for each pay run to ensure accuracy of gross to calculations, verifying calculations of wages, tax withholdings and deductions.
• Ensure the accurate and timely filing of statutory and year-end returns
• Stay current with local legislation changes to ensure payroll compliance
• Ensure data integrity within the HRIS/Payroll systems through regular reconciliation
• Maintain relevant Payroll policies, procedures and manuals
• Evaluate existing payroll workflows for efficiencies
• Assist with internal and external audits as required
• Maintain the payroll inbox and actively respond to queries from payroll vendors, HR Business Partners, employees, and external agencies as required.
• Act as a contact point for complex queries regarding pay, taxes and deductions and communicate payroll information to various stakeholders
• Conduct payroll reconciliations as needed
• Provide information and prepare reports for various areas of the organization and managers as required.
• Manage and/or participate in payroll projects as required
• Maintain confidentiality at all levels and protect payroll operations by adhering to GDPR regulations or any other local data protection laws

What you’ll bring

The essential skills for this role include:

• Minimum 3 years previous experience as a payroll administrator/specialist/analyst, preferably within professional services.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively, succinctly and professionally at all levels
• Experience of working to tight deadlines and the ability to handle competing demands for service
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Commitment to maintaining good standards within payroll
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and to meet all deadlines
• Sensitivity and discretion in providing advice
• Ability to work well in a team
• Able to process large volumes of data quickly and accurately

About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

My Health

We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

My Money

In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

My Lifestyle

We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

My Family

FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

My Time Off

We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.