Regional Payroll Specialist

POP MART; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Selected POP MART toys monthly

Structured bonus/commission scheme

Comprehensive training and development programs

Regular team social events

Paid rest breaks

Job summary

A leading designer toy company in London is seeking a Regional Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll operations across various European countries. The successful candidate will manage payroll cycles, ensure compliance with local legislation, and support employee queries related to payroll. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in HR or Finance and experience in payroll management. This full-time role offers valuable career advancement opportunities in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll across multiple European countries.
• Strong understanding of tax deductions and social security contributions.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll processes for multiple European countries.
• Act as first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with local legislation.

Skills

Understanding payroll legislation

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Excel

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Regional HRBP Lead | POP MART Europe | Chartered MCIPD

Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces Location: Canary Wharf, LondonJob type: Full time Permanent
About POP MART
Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.
POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Spain. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.
For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.
What to Expect
POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:Coordinate and monitor payroll operations across multiple European countriesEnsure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely execution in partnership with local payroll providersAct as the go-to person for staff payroll-related queries and assist with resolving payment mattersGain exposure to country-specific tax and social security systems across EuropeSupport the development of scalable and compliant payroll practices for a growing regional business
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees: Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every monthA structured bonus/commission scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performanceComprehensive training and development programsRegular team social eventsPaid rest breaks

The Role and Candidate
The Regional Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution across POP MART’s European markets. This role serves as the key coordinator between internal teams, external payroll vendors, and employees, ensuring payroll operations are smooth, compliant, and responsive.
In addition to managing payroll cycles and data validation, the specialist also acts as the first point of contact for employees with payroll-related questions, helping maintain clarity, consistency, and employee trust.

Responsibilities
Payroll Coordination and Execution
Coordinate end-to-end payroll processes for multiple European countries in partnership with HR and local payroll providersCollect, review, and validate monthly payroll inputs including new joiners, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and statutory leave dataConduct initial payroll checks and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely approval and paymentMaintain clear and up-to-date payroll documentation for each country
Employee Support and Vendor Coordination
Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of issues related to pay, deductions, tax documents, or benefitsLiaise with external payroll vendors to ensure service accuracy, issue resolution, and up-to-date compliance with local payroll lawsMonitor payroll cut-offs, timelines, and deliverables to ensure no delays in processingSupport the distribution of payslips, tax forms, and required statutory documents to employees
Compliance, Reporting, and Collaboration
Ensure payroll processes comply with local legislation including tax, social security, and statutory reporting obligationsCollaborate with the Finance team to reconcile payroll data with accounting and GL submissionsPrepare regular payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership teamsSupport payroll audits, internal reviews, and due diligence activities as required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or a related fieldPractical experience managing or coordinating payroll processes across multiple European countriesStrong understanding of payroll legislation, tax deductions, social security contributions, and statutory complianceFluent in English; additional European languages are an advantageProficient in Excel and familiar with payroll or HR systems such as ADP, Workday, Sage, or local equivalentsStrong attention to detail, confidentiality, and service orientationEligible to work in the UK and open to occasional travel within Europe

Desirable but Not Essential
Experience working in a regional or shared services payroll functionFamiliarity with European countries’ payroll processes and statutory requirementsKnowledge of GDPR and best practices for managing personal data in payroll operations

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Retail

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