Payroll Specialist, UK

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Romania.

📋 Description

• Take full responsibility for the comprehensive processing of UK payrolls for a designated portfolio of GoGlobal clients.

• Manage the processing of new starters, leavers, salary adjustments, variable pay, overtime, bonuses, and statutory payments.

• Calculate PAYE tax codes, National Insurance contributions, student loan deductions, and various statutory deductions.

• Oversee RTI submissions to HMRC, including FPS and EPS, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.

• Process and reconcile payroll journals accurately.

• Handle pension auto-enrolment calculations, contributions, and ensure compliance with relevant schemes.

• Generate and distribute payslips, P60s, P11Ds, P45s, and other mandatory documentation.

• Manage payroll year-end processes, reconciliation, HMRC reporting, and employee tax documentation.

• Keep abreast of current UK payroll legislation, HMRC guidance, and changes in employment law.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, obligations under the Employment Rights Act, and internal standards.

• Maintain precise, audit-ready payroll records and assist in both internal and external audits.

• Serve as the primary payroll contact for assigned UK payroll clients.

• Communicate with clients regarding processing timelines, legislative updates, and necessary actions.

• Collaborate with client HR and finance teams to gather and validate inputs while resolving discrepancies.

• Escalate complex inquiries, compliance risks, and payroll errors to the EMEA Regional Payroll Operations Lead.

• Assist with client onboarding and go-live activities for new UK payrolls.

• Perform pre- and post-payroll data quality assessments.

• Update and maintain UK payroll Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), run guides, and process documentation.

• Identify inefficiencies in processes and propose enhancements for automation, tooling improvements, and standardization.

• Aid in the implementation of system changes and new payroll tools as the UK technical point of contact for testing and validation.

• Share knowledge of UK payroll, support cross-training efforts, and provide absence cover across the EMEA payroll operations team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of direct experience in UK payroll processing.

• Extensive knowledge of PAYE, NIC, RTI, and statutory payments.

• Strong understanding of HMRC requirements, including FPS/EPS submissions, payroll year-end processes, P60/P11D production, and PAYE reconciliation.

• Experience with pension auto-enrolment in accordance with The Pensions Regulator requirements.

• Ability to work remotely and independently while managing multiple client payrolls under strict deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach to payroll processing and data validation.

• Proficiency with payroll systems such as Staffology, Sage, SAP, or an equivalent in-house solution.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Competence in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted tools and a commitment to continuous learning.

• CIPP qualification is preferred, or candidates may be working towards certification.

• Experience in a payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, EOR, or global payroll services setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with BlueOcean, Staffology, Sage Payroll, Xero Payroll, or similar UK payroll platforms is preferred.

• Experience supporting payroll audits or HMRC compliance reviews is preferred.

• Exposure to expatriate or internationally mobile employee payroll in a UK context is preferred.

• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection obligations in payroll processing is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work options available.

• Hybrid work options in select countries.

• Opportunity for all employees to become partners and participate in profit-sharing.

• Join a diverse, global, and supportive team.

• Career advancement opportunities available worldwide.

• Enjoy results-driven autonomy and decision-making capabilities.

• Monthly financial transparency provided.

• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities offered.