Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

52095FOR

INDPAYS

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Payroll Specialist to own and optimize European payroll operations from Bracknell. You will manage end-to-end payrolls with third-party providers and lead country-specific activities to ensure accurate year-end processing.

You will audit complex commission reports, manage benefits and expenses, and collaborate with Treasury and Finance for reconciliations. A strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Strong MS Office skills and quick learner of new systems.
• High accuracy, confidentiality and excellent time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End Payroll: process multiple monthly European payrolls with third-party providers.
• Lead country operations: own specific country payrolls including year-end activities.
• Audit commissions: independently audit complex reports and resolve employee queries.
• Handle benefits & expenses: accurately track and process through payroll.
• Partner internationally: collaborate with Treasury, Finance and internal teams.
• Drive reporting & audits: deliver monthly reports and support external audits.
• Cross-train & grow: learn all European payrolls within the team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

Job description

Elevate Your Payroll Career

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to scale your expertise across Europe? We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to own and optimize our multi-country European payroll operations. This role is perfect for an articulate, detail-oriented expert who thrives in a collaborative team, manages risk flawlessly, and wants to put their hard-earned skills into practice within a dynamic environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End Payroll: Process multiple monthly European payrolls utilizing third-party providers.
• Lead Country Operations: Own specific country payrolls based on your expertise, including all critical year-end activities.
• Audit Commissions: Independently audit complex commission reports and resolve related employee queries.
• Handle Benefits & Expenses: Differentiate, track, and process benefits and expenses accurately through payroll.
• Partner Internationally: Collaborate with Treasury for funding, Finance for journal reconciliations, and internal teams for variables.
• Drive Reporting & Audits: Deliver monthly reporting and successfully complete mid-year and year-end external finance audits.
• Cross-Train & Grow: Continuously cross-train on all European payrolls within the team to build ultimate operational resilience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of solid, hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Power User: Fully PC literate with excellent MS Office skills and an aptitude for learning new systems.
• Soft Skills: High accuracy, strict confidentiality, great time management, and excellent customer service.
• Language Bonus: Fluency in an additional European language is highly desirable.

Key Behaviours for Success

• Independent Thinker: Possess the ability and confidence to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Strong Communicator: Be assertive and articulate when interacting with a wide variety of people, including senior stakeholders.
• True Professional: Remain highly self-disciplined, professional, and accurate under tight payroll deadlines.
• Team Player: Actively collaborate, support your peers, and contribute to a unified team environment.
• Positive Energy: Bring an enthusiastic, positive "can-do" attitude to daily tasks and system changes

Fantastic benefits

• 52095FOR
• INDPAYS