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Payroll Specialist

  • Team People, Culture and Change
  • Location Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
  • Position Type Full time
  • Reference Number R0074382
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Job Description

Ready to take your career global?
Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for an experienced Lead Payroll Specialist to join our ever evolving payroll team and help shape the future of global commerce.




Summary of This Role

Join a fast-paced, collaborative payroll team where you'll play a key role in ensuring employees across the UK and Europe are paid accurately and on time, every time.
You will ensure the smooth operation of multiple UK and European payrolls through partnering with in-house and outsourced payroll vendors. You will ensure that all regulatory and legal requirements are met and the end user experience is of high standard.
This is an excellent opportunity at a global organisation.




What You’ll Own


  • Deliver accurate and timely UK and European payrolls, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
  • Partner with external payroll providers to ensure excellent service and SLA performance.
  • Validate payroll data, perform audits and reconciliations, and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
  • Maintain payroll and HR system accuracy through regular data checks and process controls.
  • Act as a trusted payroll contact, resolving employee and stakeholder queries with professionalism and discretion.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes and efficiency.
  • Produce payroll reports, support audits, and contribute to payroll projects and system enhancements.
  • Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information.



What you’ll bring


  • 3+ years' experience in payroll administration, payroll operations, or payroll analysis, ideally within a professional services environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practices.
  • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to process high volumes of data accurately.
  • Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
  • A commitment to maintaining high payroll standards and data accuracy.
  • Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential employee and payroll information.
  • A collaborative team-player mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.



It’s a bonus if you have


  • Experience using Dayforce or Workday payroll and HR systems.




About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.




What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do. Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.


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Our Benefits

Explore the benefits we offer to Globalpayers in the United Kingdom

  • My Health

    We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family

  • My Money

    In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

    My Lifestyle

    We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing

  • My Family

    FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

  • My Time Off

    We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

    Application steps

    Submit Your Application

    Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

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    Application Review

    Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

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    Interview with a Globalpayer

    This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

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    Offer and Onboarding

    The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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