UK Payroll Specialist

Neeyamo; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Neeyamo is seeking a Payroll Specialist Lead with 3–5 years of UK payroll experience to drive end-to-end payroll delivery for the UK cluster from Pune. The role focuses on compliance, governance, and improving payroll processes while leading country leads and process experts.

You will manage client engagements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and work onsite to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in UK payroll.
• UK payroll knowledge, compliance with local statutory requirements.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive automation and process improvements.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery for the assigned countries/cluster, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain country-specific payroll compliance documentation as regulations evolve.
• Identify automation opportunities to minimize manual intervention and improve reliability.
• Document country payroll processes and ensure effective knowledge transfer across teams.
• Lead and develop a team of Country Leads and Process Experts; drive capability building and succession planning.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for clients and manage stakeholder relationships across HR, Compliance, Finance, and Technology.

Skills

UK payroll

Leadership

Client-facing

Automation

Process improvement

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Business Admin

Job description

Job Role: UK-Payroll (3-5 years in UK Payroll)

Location: Pune

Work Mode: 100% Onsite

Role Overview

The Payroll specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll delivery and implementation for the assigned countries / cluster. This role requires leadership, client-facing capabilities, and expertise in understanding payroll processing rules & compliances. The Payroll Lead will ensure seamless payroll operations, implementations and migrations, continuous process improvements, and high levels of client satisfaction across all countries under their scope. The role includes managing country leads, process experts, and ensuring the development of in-house payroll capabilities.

1. Payroll Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery for the assigned countries / cluster, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Monitor regional payroll operations to maintain seamless service across all countries in scope.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure effective management of payroll exceptions and timely resolution through a structured governance framework.

2. Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain and regularly update country-specific payroll compliance documentation as regulations evolve.
• Ensure all payroll processes adhere to local statutory requirements and internal control frameworks.

3. Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation to minimize manual intervention and enhance process reliability.
• Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce errors, and drive operational efficiency.

4. Knowledge Management

• Ensure thorough documentation of all country-specific payroll processes, statutory rules, and best practices.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of knowledge repositories and ensure effective knowledge transfer across teams.
• Manage and develop a team of Country Leads and Process Experts, providing guidance, mentoring, and performance management.
• Build in-house payroll processing and auditing capabilities within each country team within six to nine months of operations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition for hiring country leads and processing experts as required.
• Lead ongoing talent development, capability building, and succession planning for the payroll function.

6. Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for clients within the region.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure exceptional client satisfaction through proactive engagement and effective issue resolution.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across HR, Compliance, Finance, and Technology for seamless payroll operations.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years years of experience in UK payroll.
• Strong understanding of UK country payroll processes, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to manage complex client environments.

Skills & Competencies required for success

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and operational excellence
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and solution oriented approach