Job Description
Payroll Operations Specialist
Please note: Only candidates with UK or EU Payroll experience will be considered for this position.
My client, a leading multi national is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Operations Specialist with UK PAYROLL EXPERIENCE to join their team based in Johannesburg. This role will oversee multi-entity and international payroll operations, working as part of a shared services model supporting multiple global offices.
If you have a strong background in end-to-end UK Payroll and experience working in a multinational environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll operations for multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Manage payroll input, validation, and approvals with an outsourced payroll provider.
- Monitor and ensure seamless integration of payroll data from Workday.
- Manage end-of-pay cycle tasks, including payroll reconciliation and reporting
- Handle regulatory compliance, payroll audits, and adherence to country-specific laws.
- Oversee benefits administration, ensuring accurate processing within payroll.
- Partner with Finance and HR teams to ensure seamless payroll execution
- Drive payroll process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience in UK payroll operations (non-negotiable)
- Strong knowledge of international payroll practices and compliance.
- Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors (essential).
- Hands-on experience with Workday compensation & benefits (preferred).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume payrolls.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills to collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party providers.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert
