Senior Payroll Specialist in Reading

Location: Reading / London

Contract: 12-Month Contract

Working Pattern: Hybrid

Sector: Global Organisation

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll administration for Israel, ensuring accurate, timely and fully compliant payroll processing. This is a key role within the payroll function, working closely with HR Shared Services, Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance, Compliance, Risk and external payroll vendors. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for Israel payroll while also supporting payroll activities across other countries, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Israel payroll processing, from payroll inputs through to final outputs and payments.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with local legislation and tax regulations.
• Manage employee onboarding and termination processes from a payroll perspective.
• Complete monthly and annual tax and social security reporting and payments.
• Manage year-end payroll activities, including Form 101 processes.
• Ensure all payroll inputs are accurate and identify processes that may impact payroll.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure correct and timely payroll data.
• Manage payroll-related queries relating to tax, finance, pensions, expenses, insurance and benefits.
• Manage payroll vendors and other payroll-related service providers.
• Support payroll audits, risk management and compliance activities.
• Prepare and maintain payroll documentation, processes and procedures.
• Support payroll system changes, implementations and improvement projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Israel payroll and provide guidance to wider payroll management and cross-functional teams.
• Support the processing of payroll for other countries as required, with full training provided.
• Contribute to payroll projects and initiatives as an individual contributor.

Essential Experience & Skills

• 4+ years' experience operating and running Israel payroll.
• Active Israeli payroll licence valid for payroll practice in Israel - essential.
• Strong hands-on experience with Har-Gal and/or Hilan payroll systems - essential.
• Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of Israeli employment legislation, tax and social security requirements.
• Experience with pensions, expenses, insurance and benefits payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and tax calculations across different pay elements.
• Experience working with payroll vendors and other HR/payroll systems.
• Experience supporting payroll system changes, implementations or projects is desirable.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams including HR Shared Services, Benefits, Total Rewards, Finance, Compliance and Risk.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight payroll deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with broad payroll and organisational knowledge who can operate as a trusted point of expertise for Israel payroll. You will be accountable for the full payroll lifecycle, while also helping to improve processes, manage risk and ensure continued compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Israel Payroll Specialist to join a global organisation on an initial 12-month contract, with exposure to wider international payroll operations and projects. Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.