Payroll Specialist

Pantalent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports memorabilia company in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a 6-month FTC. The role involves processing payroll across multiple EMEA countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and supporting reporting activities. ADP experience and strong communication skills are highly desirable. The position is hybrid, requiring 4 days per week in the Manchester office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing EMEA payrolls in a multi-country context.
• Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries.
• ADP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee monthly payrolls across multiple EMEA countries using ADP.
• Collect, verify, and input payroll data including new starters and variable pay.
• Liaise with external payroll vendors to meet payroll timelines and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure full statutory compliance with local payroll regulations.
• Support reporting, including reconciliations and audit support.

Skills

Processing EMEA payrolls

ADP experience

Knowledge of local tax regulations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Payroll Specialist - 6 month FTC - Manchester - Hybrid - up to £45,000 per annum


Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be exclusively partnered with a sports memorabilia company, who are looking for a Payroll Specialist, on a 6 month FTC basis. This role will be responsible for coordinating payroll operations, across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast paced, international environment, and will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery. This role is on a hybrid basis consisting of 4 days per week, based in their Manchester office.

The Payroll Specialist will be assisting/overseeing duties such as:

• Process and oversee monthly payrolls, across multiple EMEA countries using ADP
• Collect, verify, and input payroll data including new starters, leavers, variable pay, and benefit deductions
• Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to meet payroll timelines and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure full statutory compliance with local payroll, tax regulations in each country
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting, including reconciliations and audit support
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with legal and internal policy requirements
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll related employee queries
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation, and systems

Key Skills:

• Proven experience processing EMEA payrolls in a multi country context
• ADP experience is desirable
• Strong knowledge of local tax, pension, and labour regulations across EMEA countries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills

If you are interested in discussing this position in greater detail, please apply now.