My client is an international professional services firm that prides itself on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. They are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processes across the UK and international entities.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the preparation and processing of UK and international payrolls (both in-house and outsourced).
* Provide accurate payroll data to external payroll vendors within agreed deadlines.
* Calculate complex international payments, deductions, and pro‑rata amounts.
* Liaise with payroll vendors, responding to queries and ensuring accurate processing.
* Review and verify payroll inputs and reports prior to sign‑off.
* Prepare monthly payroll sign‑off analysis for senior management.
* Maintain the payroll inbox and ensure timely responses to employee queries.
* Prepare and submit pension contributions and third‑party payments (e.g. tax authorities, benefit providers).
* Reconcile payroll‑related accounts and benefit balances (e.g. loans, season tickets, cycle‑to‑work schemes).
* Produce payroll analysis and reports as required.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and third‑party providers.
* Ensure all payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
* Support the implementation of a new payroll solution, including data migration, process design, and testing.
* Assist with ongoing payroll and process improvement projects.
Experience and Knowledge Required
* Payroll experience within professional services or a similar environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK PAYE and statutory payroll regulations.
* Experience managing international payrolls is desirable.
* Ability to perform manual gross‑to‑net calculations and understand UK tax and benefit implications.
* Strong understanding of UK parental leave and statutory payment rules.
* Advanced Excel skills for complex payroll analysis and reconciliation.
* Experience managing both in‑house and outsourced payrolls.
* Excellent understanding of UK benefits and pensions administration via payroll.
* Confident in identifying and implementing process improvements.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Professional Services
Location: Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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