Associate, Payroll & Compensation

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of investments, from primary fund commitments to co-investments and secondary purchases, across private equity, real assets and private credit.

We have partnered with more than 650 clients, including institutional investors of all sizes as well as a growing number of private wealth advisers and investors, with approximately $65bn in discretionary assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).

Leveraging our specialized experience and global team of professionals across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we invest with purpose and lead with expertise to build secure financial futures.

For further details please visit www.pantheon.com

Purpose of the Position 

Support the Payroll team with the management of the Global payroll process for regions including but not limited to UK, Ireland, Switzerland, US, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Colombia, Canada.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Payroll Processing: Accurately process payroll for employees on a [semi-monthly/monthly] basis, ensuring timely payment and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.


• Data Management: Maintain and update payroll records, including salaries, benefits, deductions, bonuses, and taxes.


• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal payroll regulations. Prepare and submit payroll-related reports (e.g., tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, P60s).


• Time & Attendance: Verify timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies in employee hours, PTO, or leave balances.


• Employee Support: Address payroll-related queries from employees, ensuring clarity and resolution of issues.


• Audit & Reconciliation: Conduct payroll audits, verify calculations, and reconcile payroll accounts to ensure accuracy.


• System Administration: Engage in system migration and optimization projects. Utilize payroll software (e.g., ADP, Workday, Paycom) to process transactions and generate reports.


• Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and alignment with company policies.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Strong Payroll background with working knowledge of various payroll provider software (ADP Celergo, Paychex, Workday)


• Solid accounting knowledge – SAGE/Workday (prepare and upload monthly payroll journals)


• Intermediate Excel (modelling, macros)


• Working knowledge of payroll legislation across all jurisdictions


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail


• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager.

Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.