Payroll Analyst

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Payroll Analyst to support the EMEA Payroll Manager in processing payroll and ensuring accuracy in reporting. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles. Experience with payroll processing and attention to detail are crucial for success. This position is based in Birmingham, UK, and offers opportunities for interaction with senior leadership and external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting necessary.
• Payroll certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the EMEA Payroll Manager with payroll processing.
• Reconcile payroll data and check reports for accuracy.
• Interact with external payroll providers to resolve issues.

Skills

Payroll processing

Reconciliation

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Management

Associate's degree plus 5+ years experience

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group Payroll. The successful role holder will be responsible for supporting the EMEA Payroll Manager with day-to-day processing and analysis of various EMEA payrolls. The position reports to the EMEA Payroll Manager based in Cambridge, which interacts with the International Payroll team on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Collate monthly payroll changes from various sources.
• Input payroll to third‑party provider according to set timescales.
• Check provided output, reconcile gross to net reporting, and produce reporting packs for internal approvals.
• Support payroll audits and preparation of tax year‑end filings.
• Interact with external payroll providers.
• Resolve day‑to‑day payroll‑related matters arising with business partners and external providers.
• Perform ad‑hoc payroll tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration/Management, or related field.
• Associate's degree and 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• 5+ years of Finance, Accounting, or related work experience.
• Payroll certification or country equivalent.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., works independently with minimal supervision and provides supervision/guidance to other team members).
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years of work experience (Master's = one year, Doctorate = two years).

Legal and Accessibility Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail]. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.