Payroll Coordinator

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Solutions from Michael Page in London is seeking an International Payroll Coordinator to support payroll across EMEA and APAC on a 6-month contract. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in office) and an ASAP start, with potential to extend or go permanent.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HR, Finance and Tax to ensure accurate, compliant payroll across multiple countries, including UK, Ireland and Singapore. Prior experience in international payroll is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms or enterprise systems.
• Exposure to Workday or iiPay would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll operations across multiple EMEA and APAC countries, including the UK, Ireland and Singapore.
• Assist with payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses and allowances.
• Review payroll reports and investigate data discrepancies to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Support payroll reconciliations, audit checks and validation activities.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across iiPay, Workday and related systems.
• Support employee lifecycle payroll activities including onboarding, transfers, leave management and terminations.
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries and provide excellent stakeholder support.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, statutory reporting and tax documentation.
• Support payroll processes relating to international assignments, expatriates and global mobility arrangements.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, testing and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Stakeholder support

Workday exposure

Tools

Workday

iiPay

Job description

? International Payroll Coordinator

? London (Hybrid Working 3 days per week) | ? Competitive Daily Rate

? ASAP Start | 6 month Contract Opportunity (Possible temp to perm)

We’re hiring! Join a leading global insurance and financial services organisation as an International Payroll Coordinator, supporting payroll operations across EMEA and APAC.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is looking to develop their expertise within a complex international payroll environment. Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance and Tax teams, you'll help ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll delivery across multiple countries.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support payroll operations across multiple EMEA and APAC countries, including the UK, Ireland and Singapore
• Assist with payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, allowances and statutory payments
• Review payroll reports and investigate data discrepancies to ensure payroll accuracy
• Support payroll reconciliations, audit checks and validation activities
• Maintain payroll data integrity across iiPay, Workday and related systems
• Support employee lifecycle payroll activities including onboarding, transfers, leave management and terminations
• Respond to payroll-related employee queries and provide excellent stakeholder support
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, statutory reporting and tax documentation
• Support payroll processes relating to international assignments, expatriates and global mobility arrangements
• Contribute to payroll process improvements, testing and operational excellence initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience within Payroll
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, reconciliations and data analysis
• Understanding of payroll concepts including earnings, deductions, taxes and statutory payments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms or enterprise systems
• Exposure to Workday, iiPay or international payroll environments would be advantageous
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• A collaborative mindset and desire to build expertise in international payroll operations

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to develop expertise across international payroll operations
• Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, Tax and Reward teams across a global organisation
• Exposure to EMEA and APAC payroll processes, compliance and statutory requirements
• Join a collaborative and growing international business
• Excellent opportunity for career development within payroll and global operations

Key Details

• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days per week in office
• Start: ASAP
• Region: EMEA & APAC
• Experience: Payroll