Role Overview
This position leads the complete UK payroll cycle for approximately 1,000 employees within a multinational setting. As a key member of the global payroll team, the analyst ensures precise, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while operating in a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full monthly and year-end payroll process for UK employees, including processing and validation of salary adjustments, bonuses, benefits, absences, statutory payments, and terminations.
- Ensure strict compliance with UK regulations including HMRC, PAYE, NIC, auto-enrolment, and statutory leave, while maintaining adherence to Sox Controls.
- Prepare payroll submissions for approval and guarantee accurate, on-time execution each cycle.
- Submit all required tax filings and third-party payments by statutory deadlines.
- Conduct detailed reconciliations across general ledger interfaces, tax records, pension contributions, benefits, and payroll accounts, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date payroll documentation and support audit readiness for internal and external reviews.
- Act as the primary point of contact for UK payroll inquiries from employees, HR, and Finance teams.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, and Finance to ensure data accuracy and process alignment.
- Support payroll system upgrades, enhancements, and testing initiatives as needed.
- Provide backup support to payroll teams in Poland, France, Italy, and North America, ensuring continuity across regions.
- Promote strong governance and compliance practices within payroll operations.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Administration, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Professional certification through CIPP.
- Proven track record in managing UK payroll independently within complex, high-volume environments.
- Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory obligations.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in or supporting multi-country payroll operations.
- Familiarity with SAP payroll systems.
Work Environment
This is an 18-month fixed-term role based in Haddenham, UK, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing flexibility between office and remote settings. The organization is committed to equal opportunity and fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity across all dimensions, including gender identity, race, age, religion, disability, and veteran status.
