Payroll Manager

Thredd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-paced global Fintech is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing across multiple regions, ensuring compliance with local legislation and supporting a diverse workforce. This role demands proven expertise in payroll management, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with finance and HR teams. Familiarity with UK payroll legislation and advanced skills in payroll software are essential. The position offers flexibility, including part-time options, in a dynamic and inclusive corporate culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll processing role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation and best practices, especially UK legislation.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing payroll for UK and multiple global locations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.
• Lead payroll-related projects to improve processes.

Skills

Proven experience in payroll processing

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in payroll software

Strong numerical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Tools

MS Office applications

Advanced Excel

Job description

Are you a payroll expert looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic global Fintech? Ready to take on your next opportunity in payroll?

We're looking for a Payroll Manager to join our Finance team. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for accurately processing Thredd's payroll and supporting colleagues across the globe. As the sole Payroll Manager you will lead every aspect of the payroll processing lifecycle.

You’ll love this role if you thrive on accuracy, enjoy interacting with a diverse group of colleagues and taking pride in ensuring every colleague is paid correctly and on time.

What you’ll be doing as a Payroll Manager

• Responsibility for accurately processing the company's payroll in the UK, Singapore, the Netherlands, UAE and Australia in collaboration with our payroll partner, Deel. In addition to those territories, you’ll also be processing semi-monthly payrolls in the US using JustWorks and oversee payroll for colleagues paid via an EOR.
• Solely responsible for handling all aspects of payroll processing, including data entry, payroll submissions, verification, final payouts and record maintenance.
• Lead in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across Finance and HR, including generating and distributing payroll reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee superannuation, pension, 401k, salary sacrifice schemes, and other payrolled benefits.
• Accurately process global payroll, including wages, bonuses, deductions, statutory contributions, salary changes, and leave-related adjustments while maintaining complete employee payroll records.
• Responding to payroll queries from colleagues and external agencies in a timely and professional manner.
• Leading payroll-related projects and initiatives to improve processes and systems.

What you’ll bring to the Payroll Manager position

• Proven experience working independently in a payroll processing role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Sound knowledge of payroll legislation, regulations, and best practices - particularly detailed knowledge of UK legislation.
• Knowledge of global payroll matters and management of these.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications, and advanced Excel skillset.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Where you’ll work

Our working model varies depending on the specific role and team requirements. We strive to provide flexibility whilst ensuring that each position is best supported for optimal collaboration and performance.

We are open to this role being performed part‑time.

About us

Thredd is the trusted next‑gen payments partner for innovators looking to modernise their payments offering. Certified by Mastercard, Visa and Diners & Discover, we process billions of debit, prepaid, and credit transactions annually, supporting consumer and corporate fintechs, digital banks, and embedded finance providers across the globe. Our unique offering is our client‑centric approach, combining hands‑on support with modern, reliable, and scalable technology.

Our assured solution accelerates the development and delivery of consumer and corporate payments components embedded within digital banks, as well as for expense management, B2B payments, crypto, lending, credit, Buy Now Pay Later, FX, remittance, and open banking innovators.

Since 2007, Thredd has enabled market leaders through our highly reliable, secure, and scalable platform and supported many of our client’s growth journeys - from early‑stage startup through to globally recognised unicorns, including Monzo, Revolut, and Starling.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thredd

Here at Thredd, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we would be happy to support you.

Our Values

Our values-driven culture is what unites our teams globally and our teams is what drives our success;

• Own it and deliver - Taking responsibility for your own performance and being successful in your own role.
• Collaborate purposefully - Building trusted relationships with colleagues, supporting activities and being successful together.
• Think differently - Asking questions to check understanding and sharing your ideas to support continuous improvement.
• Act courageously - Stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change to help you learn and grow.

Here are what the values will mean for you in this Payroll Manager

• Own it and deliver - Taking responsibility for your own performance and being successful in your own role.
• Collaborate purposefully - Building trusted relationships with colleagues, supporting activities and being successful together.
• Think differently - Asking questions to check understanding and sharing your ideas to support continuous improvement.
• Act courageously - Stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change to help you learn and grow.