Payroll Specialist (European Payroll)
- Location: Surbiton, Surrey (100% office based)
- Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Hourly Rate: £23.07- £28.21 per hour PAYE- £29.48- £36.13 per hour via an umbrella company (£45,000- £55,000)
- Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on an initial three-month contract to manage payroll activities for multiple European locations, including our São Paulo office. This role involves close collaboration with a network of external payroll providers.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Coordinate payroll administration for approximately eight international offices, with employee numbers ranging from 4 to 30.
- Liaise with multiple external payroll providers across Europe and Brazil to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Prepare payroll submissions by receiving and processing payroll-related information from HR.
- Handle payroll changes such as new starters, leavers, employee transfers, salary increases, bonus payments, and updates on sickness and absence.
- Calculate and validate employee commission payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Review payroll data, resolve discrepancies with payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
- Support payroll-related reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant payroll regulations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience managing or supporting European payrolls.
- Strong experience working with external payroll providers/agencies across multiple countries.
- Proficient in commission calculations, ideally within a sales-driven environment.
- Advanced Excel skills for handling payroll data, calculations, and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple payroll processes simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting payroll across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Exposure to payroll processes within sales-focused organisations.
What's on Offer:
- Immediate start opportunity.
- Exposure to a diverse international payroll environment.
- Collaborative working environment with senior finance and payroll stakeholders.
- Initial three-month contract with potential for extension depending on business requirements.
Interview Process:
- One-stage interview conducted in person with the Group Financial Director and UK Payroll Manager.
If you are an experienced Payroll Specialist with a strong background in European payroll management and are looking for an immediate start, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
