Payroll Services Consultant (UK Payroll)

UKG; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG, based in Kilkenny with a hybrid working model, is seeking a UK Payroll Processor to manage end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of client accounts. You will gather and validate client data, collaborate with the Implementation team to configure our payroll platform, and keep the Payroll Manager updated on risks and status.

The role involves monthly payroll processing and HMRC submissions. Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in payroll or finance, strong Excel skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience in a payroll, accounts or finance function.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis ability.
• Strong client engagement and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end UK payrolls for allocated client accounts.
• Gather and validate data required to implement and run client payrolls.
• Collaborate with Implementation to set up payroll software.
• Update the Payroll Manager on status, risks and issues.
• Process monthly payrolls including HMRC submissions and net pay transfers.

Skills

Payroll experience

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative / team player

Degree advantageous

Education

University degree preferred

Job description

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That's what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you'll get flexibility that's real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. Based in our Kilkenny office with a hybrid working model. As a UK Payroll Processor, you will be responsible for the successful operation of our client's UK payrolls, handling a portfolio of client accounts from Start to finish through our payroll software. This will include: Running full end-to-end payrolls Gathering and validating all data and information required to successfully implement and run a new client's payroll through our payroll software our Platform. Work with our Implementation team to ensure the successful setup of the payroll software. Update the Payroll Manager with the latest status including the escalation of risks and issues impacting the project. Operate end-to-end payroll process on monthly payrolls for allocated clients (including processing the HMRC Submissions, net pay transfers and HMRC Payments).

Requirements

• 1+ Years' Experience working within a Payroll, Accounts or Finance Function.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and ability to quickly analyse data and come to solid conclusions.
• Superb client engagement skills and confident in engaging with and building relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be motivated, professional and able to work on own initiative, with the capacity to be a versatile team player - flexible, proactive, and pragmatic.
• University degree in a relevant or related field is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Full training is given to the right applicant, so payroll experience is advantageous but not a requirement.

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process.

Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process

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The pay range for this position is €37,500 to €50,650. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG's benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits