Payroll Analyst 1 year FTC (EMEA Payroll) in London

The Payroll Analyst supports accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across multiple EMEA jurisdictions, including Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey, and the United Kingdom. Working within the EMEA Payroll team, you will manage payroll inputs and outputs, reconcile payroll to HR system data, and partner with internal teams and vendors (e.g., ADP or local providers) to resolve issues and maintain data integrity. You will also support statutory reporting, funding/GL files, and employee payroll inquiries within agreed service levels. This role is well-suited to a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys continuous improvement and automation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process payroll for active and departing employees (including final pay, vacation payout, statutory forms, and severance where applicable), ensuring accuracy and compliance with local requirements.
• Manage payroll input collection and validation, ensuring approvals are in place and reconciling payroll data to the HR system of record and defined control totals.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and internal technical/HRIS teams to resolve payroll system issues, data discrepancies, and processing exceptions.
• Provide required payroll data and reporting to third parties (e.g., tax authorities, pensions, insurance providers) in line with statutory timelines and country-specific obligations.
• Maintain payroll checklists, control evidence, and documentation to support internal controls, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Manage and resolve complex payroll and HR inquiries within SLAs; improve response quality by identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Build and maintain knowledge base content to enable Tier 1 support and reduce repeat inquiries through clearer guidance and process updates.
• Improve data quality by reducing offline payroll inputs and ensuring payroll-related data is captured through approved tools (e.g., MyCSC) and integrated into vendor payroll systems as a single source of truth.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in payroll processing and administration, ideally supporting multiple countries and/or complex payroll scenarios.
• Working knowledge of payroll controls, reconciliations (HR to payroll, payroll outputs, funding/GL).
• Experience working with payroll vendors and payroll/HR systems (e.g., ADP, in-house payroll tools, HRIS).
• Ability to interpret and apply local statutory payroll requirements (tax, social security, pensions, reporting) in day-to-day processing.
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and sound judgement when handling sensitive employee data.
• Strong communication skills and a service-focused approach to resolving employee and stakeholder queries within SLAs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office tools; comfortable working with datasets and validations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Payroll experience across Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland, and/or the United Kingdom, including terminations and statutory reporting.
• Experience with automation, process improvement, or payroll transformation initiatives (e.g., reducing manual/offline inputs, improving integrations).
• Familiarity with audit support requirements and payroll compliance documentation standards.
• Experience creating knowledge base articles or training materials for Tier 1 or shared services environments.
• Professional payroll qualification (country-specific) or relevant HR/Finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for UK, IE, JE, and GG employees.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Calculate and process payroll, including deductions, benefits, and taxes, adhering to local regulations.
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries promptly and accurately.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations and laws, ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align payroll processes with company policies.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports and documentation as required.
• Implement and manage payroll systems, leveraging ADP Celergo for efficiency.
• Provide training and support to new payroll team members.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of payroll experience, with a focus on UK, IE, JE, and GG payroll regulations.
• Expertise in payroll processing, calculations, deductions, and benefits.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Familiarity with ADP Celergo or similar payroll software is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills for effective employee and team interactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple payroll tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis.
• Proactive problem-solving approach to payroll challenges.
• Willingness to stay updated on payroll industry trends and best practices.
• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field is preferred.