Global Payroll Lead – UK & EMEA

• Process the monthly payroll, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time
• Ensure tax and statutory obligations (HMRC, NI) are correctly calculated and applied
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of payslips to colleagues across the UK
• Manage payroll documentation, ensuring it is processed efficiently and kept up to date
• Proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating where necessary
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering excellent customer satisfaction through accurate and responsive payroll support

Requirements

• Significant understanding of HR and Payroll processes
• Experience with integrated HR and Payroll systems (ideally Workday)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience handling employee queries in a professional, customer-focused way
• Solid knowledge of HMRC Tax and National Insurance
• Experience with manual calculations
• International payroll (EMEA) experience is desirable

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Hard Skills

• HR processes
• Payroll processes
• Advanced Excel
• Integrated HR systems
• Payroll systems
• Manual calculations
• International payroll
• EMEA payroll

Soft Skills

• Analytical abilities
• Problem-solving
• Customer-focused
• Professional communication