Payroll Coordinator

Selby Jennings; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to manage multi-country payroll across EMEA and APAC. The role involves coordinating payrolls, ensuring compliance, and working closely with internal teams and external providers. With 3+ years of payroll experience required, this hybrid role offers flexibility and a contract-to-permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll (EMEA & APAC).
• Knowledge of payroll legislation in countries like UK, Germany, and Singapore.
• Experience with system implementations or migrations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payrolls across EMEA & APAC with vendors.
• Validate payroll inputs and conduct gross-to-net checks.
• Ensure compliance with local tax and regulations.

Skills

Multi-country payroll experience

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Experience with third-party payroll providers

HRIS platforms familiarity

Communication skills

Payroll certification

Tools

ADP

UKG

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Coordinator to manage multi-country payroll operations across the EMEA and APAC regions. Based in the UK, this role serves as a key bridge between internal teams and external payroll providers, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity that would start as a 6 month contract, with the option to transition to a permanent member of the team following the completion of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payrolls across EMEA & APAC with third-party vendors.
• Validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, bonuses, and tax details.
• Conduct gross-to-net checks and reconciliation reports.
• Serve as the main contact for payroll-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with local tax, social security, and pension regulations.
• Maintain accurate employee records and uphold GDPR standards.
• Support audits and payroll reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance on funding, journal entries, and month-end processes.
• Monitor legislative changes and support process improvements.

Stakeholders

• Internal: HR, Finance, IT, Managers, Employees
• External: Payroll vendors, Tax authorities, Auditors, Benefits providers

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll (EMEA & APAC)
• Knowledge of payroll legislation in countries like UK, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore
• Experience with third-party payroll providers and multi-vendor models
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g. UKG, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors)
• Excellent communication and time zone management skills
• Payroll certification (e.g. CIPP, APA)
• Experience with system implementations or migrations
• Understanding of expatriate payrolls and international mobility

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role based in the UK (2 days in-office)
• Flexibility for early/late calls to accommodate global time zones

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing