At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll compliance and support technical queries for UK entities.
- Company: ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leader in security solutions.
- Benefits: Generous rewards package, career development resources, and supportive leadership.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and ensure payroll accuracy while driving compliance initiatives.
- Qualifications: Strong UK payroll knowledge and experience with outsourced providers.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As Payroll Compliance Specialist reporting to the Head of Finance UK, you will act as the internal payroll compliance and technical payroll specialist for ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, supporting wider GS UK entities on payroll governance and compliance matters.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary payroll compliance contact for GS UK entities and liaise with ADP to manage payroll processing, technical queries, issue resolution, and escalations.
- Review and validate payroll inputs and changes from HR (starters, leavers, salary adjustments, commissions, benefits, pensions, statutory payments, terminations) and process select technical adjustments in ADP.
- Ensure accurate payroll treatment and compliance with PAYE, NIC, pensions, benefits, and HMRC requirements, monitor submissions, support audits and compliance reviews.
- Support and strengthen payroll controls through reconciliations, payroll journals, variance analysis, cut‑off governance, and post‑payroll reviews in collaboration with Finance.
- Drive and support payroll compliance initiatives and projects (PSA, ERS, IR35, shadow payroll), process improvements, international payroll requirements, and onboarding of new GS UK entities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong end‑to‑end UK payroll knowledge, including PAYE, NIC, RTI, pensions, statutory payments, benefits, and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing outsourced payroll providers, preferably ADP, and supporting multi‑entity UK payroll environments.
- Experience supporting payroll reconciliations, controls, governance frameworks and payroll compliance activities, including HMRC reviews and audits.
- Strong analytical capability, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills in managing payroll accuracy and compliance risks.
- Collaborative working across HR, Finance and external providers, and CIPP qualified or qualified by experience.
Benefits
- Generous and competitive total rewards package.
- Comprehensive career‑development resources to expand skills and maximise potential.
- Supportive and accessible leadership team and a values platform that underpins operations.
We Are Committed to Equality
We are building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.
Payroll Compliance Specialist in Thatcham employer: ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a generous and competitive total rewards package alongside comprehensive career-development resources to help you expand your skills and maximise your potential. With a supportive leadership team and a strong commitment to equality and diversity, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in the heart of the UK.
Contact Details:
ASSA ABLOY Sicherheitstechnik GmbH Recruitment Team
