UK & International Payroll Specialist

Your new company
I'm currently working with a prestigious and reputable law firm known for its excellence, innovation, and collaborative culture who are looking for an International Payroll Specialist to join their team. With a strong presence in both the UK and international markets, this firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services and fostering a supportive work environment.
Your new role
As the UK & International Payroll Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of the payroll operations, overseeing the entire payroll process for their UK and international offices. Your role will involve ensuring the accuracy and compliance of payroll processes, timely and precise monthly payroll processing, payroll analysis, system management, and issue resolution. You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with the Human Resources and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full ownership of end-to-end monthly payroll processing across UK and international offices.
• Managing relationships with third-party payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll inputs.
• Aligning local payroll calendars and deadlines with stakeholders and payroll providers.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, local Office Managers) to gather and collate payroll-related data.
• Ensuring accurate and timely submission of monthly payroll data in compliance with established deadlines and formats.
• Conducting monthly reconciliation, validation, and approval of payroll outputs in line with statutory legislation and company policies.
• Reviewing, approving, and uploading monthly payroll sign-offs via third-party portals.
• Reconciling monthly journal entries and postings to the Finance system.
• Keeping up-to-date with payroll legislation and managing payroll-related administration and records.

What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need:
A Payroll Specialist Certificate or CIPP membership.
Experience with payroll processes supported by third-party providers, including international exposure.
A thorough understanding of employee payroll and benefit programs.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS products.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
Willingness to travel to other UK offices as needed.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. This role offers the flexibility to be based in London, Reading, Guildford, or Basingstoke, with the convenience of working only 2 days in the office.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk