Payroll Specialist
Location: London
Contract: 22 weeks
Work Setup: Hybrid – 4 days in the office
Who We Are
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset manager offering actively managed equity, Fixed Income, and multi asset strategies across 17 countries. As an employer, it promotes a values driven, collaborative culture with flexible working, strong benefits, and a focus on client centric solutions.
What You’ll Do
* Support end-to-end payroll processing for 24 EMEA and APAC countries using Papaya Global platform
* Complete and close out outstanding tasks from ongoing payroll projects to ensure timely delivery
* Participate in project meetings to align on priorities, updates, and stakeholder requirements
* Multitask across multiple regions and time zones to manage concurrent payroll cycles and deadlines effectively
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, compliance issues, and ad‑hoc queries
What You Bring
* 1-2 years of hands‑on payroll processing experience
* Proven experience in EMEA and APAC regions (mandatory)
* Background in investment management preferred; financial services or investment banking also considered
* Familiarity with multi‑country payroll systems, ideally Papaya Global
What’s Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
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