Payroll Specialist

Global Payments; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to manage UK and European payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing across regions. You will collaborate with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors to meet regulatory requirements and deliver a high-quality user experience.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll with strong UK knowledge, advanced Excel, and a commitment to confidentiality. Experience with Dayforce or Workday is a bonus in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in payroll administration, payroll operations, or payroll analysis.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes of data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely UK and European payrolls.
• Partner with external payroll providers to ensure service quality and SLA performance.
• Validate payroll data, perform audits and reconciliations, ensure compliance with payroll legislation.
• Maintain payroll and HR system accuracy through regular data checks and controls.
• Act as a payroll contact, resolving queries with professionalism and discretion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes.
• Produce payroll reports, support audits, and contribute to system projects.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Excel skills

Data accuracy

Stakeholder communication

Payroll experience

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

Job description

Ready to take your career global? Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to join our ever evolving payroll team and help shape the future of global commerce.

Summary Of This Role

Join a fast-paced, collaborative payroll team where you'll play a key role in ensuring employees across the UK and Europe are paid accurately and on time, every time.

You will ensure the smooth operation of multiple UK and European payrolls through partnering with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors. You will ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are met and the end user experience is of high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity at a global organisation.

What You’ll Own

• Deliver accurate and timely UK and European payrolls, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Partner with external payroll providers to ensure excellent service and SLA performance.
• Validate payroll data, perform audits and reconciliations, and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Maintain payroll and HR system accuracy through regular data checks and process controls.
• Act as a trusted payroll contact, resolving employee and stakeholder queries with professionalism and discretion.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and efficiency.
• Produce payroll reports, support audits, and contribute to payroll projects and system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years' experience in payroll administration, payroll operations, or payroll analysis, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes of data accurately.
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A commitment to maintaining high payroll standards and data accuracy.
• Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential employee and payroll information.
• A collaborative team-player mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience using Dayforce or Workday payroll and HR systems.

About The Team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer.

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