International Scope
Small Team
Great environment

Payroll Officer – International Scope | Hybrid (UK-based)Covering UK, Ireland, Malta, Portugal, Ceuta & SpainPermanent | Part of a small, expert teamAre you a detail-driven payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment? Join our tight-knit, collaborative Payroll team and play a key role in delivering smooth, accurate pay experiences across our international workforce.Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processes for several regions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery — all while working closely with HR, Finance, and external partners. What You'll Be Doing

Manage the full payroll cycle for assigned regions
Accurately input and validate payment and deduction data
Perform pre- and post-payroll checks to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, and statutory bodies
Handle pay period and year-end processes, including statutory submissions
Resolve payroll queries from employees and external agencies
Support payroll reconciliations with Finance
Maintain payroll documentation and process notes
Identify and suggest process improvements
Provide cover and support across the payroll team

What You’ll BringEssential:

Experience in a high-volume payroll environment
Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation (tax, NI, AE, RTI)
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Professional, discreet, and confidential approach to sensitive data
Confident user of Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to manage competing deadlines and work well under pressure

Nice to Have:

Experience with ROI or wider international payrolls
Retail payroll background
Familiarity with Zellis ResourceLink
Payroll reporting experience for leadership/finance
Understanding of payroll-related accounting principles

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