Payroll Specialist 12 Months Contract

Partners Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners Group, a global organization, seeks a detail-focused UK Payroll Specialist to support end-to-end payroll processing from the Philippines. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external providers to ensure accurate, compliant payroll delivery and an excellent employee experience.

Responsibilities include coordinating UK and APAC payroll activities, validating inputs, performing reconciliations, and supporting HR operations tasks with confidentiality and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end UK payroll processing and payroll data integrity.
• Familiarity with HR systems (SuccessFactors) and service-management platforms (ServiceNow).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end monthly UK payroll process with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate payroll activities across UK and APAC regions with external providers.
• Validate and maintain payroll inputs (starters/leavers, changes, deductions) across HR systems.

Skills

UK payroll

Payroll processing

MS Excel

Data validation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Finance

Tools

SuccessFactors

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Description:

Join a global organization in a detail-focused role supporting accurate, timely, and compliant end-to-end UK payroll. You will help ensure excellent employee experience by partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to deliver high-quality outcomes. This role also supports shared services activities and may provide assistance with broader HR Operations tasks as required.

Key responsibilities

• Own and coordinate the end-to-end monthly UK payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to local requirements.


• Coordinate and support payroll activities across the UK and APAC regions, working closely with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll operations.


• Collect, validate, and maintain payroll inputs (e.g., starters/leavers, salary changes, allowances, deductions, absences), ensuring data integrity across HR systems and payroll files.


• Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, manage exceptions, and ensure smooth payroll execution.


• Perform payroll reconciliations and pre-/post-payroll checks (gross-to-net, variance analysis, audit trails), escalating issues with clear documentation.


• Support statutory and internal reporting requirements (e.g., payroll registers, control reports), ensuring records are maintained in an audit-ready manner.


• Handle employee payroll-related questions professionally and confidentially, providing clear guidance and timely resolution.


• Utilize HR systems and service management tools to manage employee requests, maintain employee data, and ensure timely resolution of payroll-related inquiries.


• Support shared services activities by processing employee lifecycle transactions and maintaining accurate HR records.


• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting processes, identifying control gaps, and improving templates, tools, and controls.


• Provide support for additional HR Operations activities and projects as assigned.

What we expect

• Experience supporting end-to-end payroll administration, preferably UK payroll.


• Experience working within a Shared Services, HR Operations, or Payroll environment.


• Experience supporting multi-country payrolls or working in a regional payroll environment is an advantage.


• Familiarity with HR systems such as SuccessFactors and service management platforms such as ServiceNow is an advantage.


• Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality.


• Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple inputs from different stakeholders.


• Strong MS Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivots, data validation, reconciliation/variance checks) and the ability to work with large datasets.


• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll-related matters to employees and stakeholders.


• Collaborative working style with HR, Finance, external vendors, and employees.


• Proactive, organized, and willing to take ownership of tasks through to completion.


• Willingness to support broader HR Operations activities and projects as business needs require.

What we offer

www.partnersgroup.com