UK Payroll Compliance & Controls Specialist

ASSA ABLOY Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous total rewards package

Career development resources

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in Reading is looking for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with payroll processes in the UK. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external advisors to support accurate payroll delivery while leading various compliance initiatives.

This role demands strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and experience managing outsourced payroll providers. The candidate will demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail to manage compliance risks proactively.

We offer a competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PAYE, NIC, RTI, pensions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing and supporting multi-entity payroll environments.
• Capable of conducting payroll reconciliations and supporting audits.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary payroll compliance contact and manage payroll processing.
• Review and validate payroll inputs and changes from HR.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NIC, pensions, and HMRC requirements.
• Support payroll controls through reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Drive payroll compliance initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end UK payroll knowledge

Experience with outsourced payroll providers

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Education

CIPP qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

ASSA ABLOY Group in Reading is looking for a Payroll Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with payroll processes in the UK. You will work closely with HR, Finance, and external advisors to support accurate payroll delivery while leading various compliance initiatives.

This role demands strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and experience managing outsourced payroll providers. The candidate will demonstrate analytical skills and attention to detail to manage compliance risks proactively.

We offer a competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.