Payroll Administrator

Stats Perform; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Days Off

No Meeting Fridays

Flexible working schedules

Volunteering Time Off (2 days)

Job summary

Stats Perform in London is seeking a detail-oriented Global Payroll Administrator to manage multi-country payroll operations, ensure on-time payments, and maintain compliance with diverse tax rules. You will work with Deel and ADP, optimize payroll systems, and collaborate with HR, IT, and Finance to streamline data flows.

The role requires 3+ years of international payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven ability to handle confidential data.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct experience administering payroll across multiple international jurisdictions and legal entities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Deel and ADP (WorkForce Now, GlobalView, or Streamline) OR proven ability to rapidly master HRIS/payroll software.
• Familiarity with international tax withholdings, statutory contributions, benefits administration, and multi-currency payouts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested formulas) for reconciliation and auditing.
• Exceptional communication with handling confidential employee data with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute multi-country payroll cycles across various international entities, contractors, and employee models (EOR, direct employment, part-time, and full-time).
• Coordinate data collection, calculations, and input verification for base pay, overtime, allowances, bonuses, statutory deductions, benefits, and final payouts.
• Audit and reconcile preliminary payroll reports and gross-to-net calculations against HRIS records prior to approval and transmission.
• Partner with third-party payroll providers, local in-country partners (ICPs), and banking partners to execute disbursements and tax remissions.

Job description

Overview

Stats Perform is the market leader in sports tech. We provide the most trusted sports data to some of the world's biggest organizations, across sports, media, and broadcasting.

Through the latest AI technologies and machine learning, we combine decades' worth of data with the latest in-game happenings. We then offer coaches, teams, professional bodies, and media channels around the world, access to the very best data, content, and insights. In turn, improving how sports fans interact with their favourite sports teams and competitions.

How do we add value?

• Media outlets add a little magic to their coverage with our stats and graphics packages.
• Sportsbooks can offer better predictions and more accurate odds.
• The world's top coaches are known to use our data to make critical team decisions.
• Sports commentators can engage with fans on a deeper level, using our stories and insights.

Anywhere you find sport, Stats Perform is there. However, data and tech are only half of the package. We need great people to fuel the engine.

We succeeded thanks to a team of amazing people. They spend their days collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from a wide range of live sporting events.If you combine this real-time data with our 40-year-old archives, elite journalists, camera operators, copywriters, the latest in AI wizardry, and a host of 'behind the scenes' support staff, you've got all the ingredients to make it a magical experience!

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly analytical, and tech-savvy Global Payroll Administrator to manage and optimize our end-to-end multi-country payroll operations. In this role, you will ensure our global workforce is paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with local statutory regulations, tax laws, and internal controls. A central focus of this role will be modernizing and scaling our payroll tech stack. Whether you bring deep expertise in Deel and ADP, or are a quick, systems-minded learner adept at mastering complex platforms, you will play an integral role in administering our platforms and supporting upcoming system migrations and implementations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Payroll Operations & Execution

• Oversee and execute multi-country payroll cycles across various international entities, contractors, and employee models (EOR, direct employment, part-time, and full-time).
• Coordinate data collection, calculations, and input verification for base pay, overtime, allowances, bonuses, statutory deductions, benefits, and final payouts.
• Audit and reconcile preliminary payroll reports and gross-to-net calculations against HRIS records prior to approval and transmission.
• Partner with third-party payroll providers, local in-country partners (ICPs), and banking partners to execute disbursements and tax remissions.

2. Systems Administration & Implementation

• Administer primary payroll platforms, specifically Deel and ADP, ensuring configurations, data mappings, and system workflows remain accurate.
• Play a hands-on role in the rollout, testing, and implementation of new payroll and HRIS tools (with a strong emphasis on Deel integrations and optimizations).
• Partner with HR Operations, IT, and Finance to automate workflows between HRIS, timetracking, and accounting systems to eliminate manual data entry.
• Document system configurations, integration touchpoints, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

3. Compliance, Tax, and Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory payroll regulations, labor laws, social security contributions, and tax withholdings across active operating jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal Finance/Tax teams and external legal/payroll partners to handle year-end filings, wage reporting, tax forms, and statutory audits. Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc payroll reporting for Finance journal entries, general ledger (GL) reconciliations, variance analysis, and workforce budgeting.

4. Employee Support & Collaboration

• Act as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding pay stubs, tax withholdings, deductions, and payment timing, resolving tickets promptly and empathetically.
• Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and HR Operations during onboarding, status changes, and offboarding to ensure seamless data handoffs.
• Conduct regular audits of employee tax profiles, banking details, and benefit deductions to maintain peak data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Global Experience: 3+ years of direct experience administering payroll across multiple international jurisdictions and legal entities.
• Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated working knowledge of Deel and ADP (WorkForce Now, GlobalView, or Streamline) OR proven technical acumen with a demonstrated track record of rapidly mastering complex new HRIS and payroll software.
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with international tax withholdings, statutory contributions, benefits administration, and multi-currency payouts.
• Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested formulas) for reconciliation and auditing.
• Communication & Discretion: Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive employee data with utmost integrity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience participating in or leading a payroll/HRIS system implementation or migration, particularly involving Deel.
• Experience supporting workforce transitions (e.g., contractor/freelancer to direct or parttime employee transitions).
• Experience with integrations between HRIS platforms, time/attendance tools, and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday, BambooHR).

Why work at Stats Perform?

We love sports, but we love diverse thinking more!

We know that diversity brings creativity, so we invite people from all backgrounds to join us. At Stats Perform you can make a difference, by using your skills and experience every day, you'll feel valued and respected for your contribution.

We take care of our colleagues

We like happy and healthy colleagues. You will benefit from things like Mental Health Days Off, ‘No Meeting Fridays,’ and flexible working schedules.

We pull together to build a better workplace and world for all.

We encourage employees to take part in charitable activities, utilize their 2 days of Volunteering Time Off, support our environmental efforts, and be actively involved in Employee Resource Groups.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stats Perform

By joining Stats Perform, you'll be part of a team that celebrates diversity. A team that is dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and welcome. All employees are collectively responsible for developing and maintaining an inclusive environment. That is why our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals underpin our core values.

With increased diversity comes increased innovation and creativity. Ensuring we're best placed to serve our clients and communities. Stats Perform is committed to seeking diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.